Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST30
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
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Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") use different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-310 was introduced within a month of the ST30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-310 grades against the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung ST30
| TG-310 | ST30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Olympus TG-310
| ST30 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung ST30
| TG-310 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 features external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 against the ST30.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and ST30 is 94 and 98 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and ST30.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-310 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-310 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Samsung ST30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Samsung ST30 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | () |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 87 gr (0.19 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $55 |