Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST6500
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
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In this article, we are matching up the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung ST6500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-310 was revealed within a month of the ST6500 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-310 grades against the ST6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 & Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung ST6500
| TG-310 | ST6500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Olympus TG-310
| ST6500 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung ST6500
| TG-310 | ST6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-310 compared to the ST6500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and ST6500 is 94 and 99 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and ST6500.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Samsung ST6500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Samsung ST6500 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $0 | - |