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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(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
  • Released January 2011
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-310 versus Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was revealed 12 months prior to the WB150F and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-310 grades vs the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung WB150F

          

          

            
 TG-310 WB150F 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus TG-310

          

          

            
 WB150F TG-310 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB150F

          

          

            
 TG-310 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-310 versus Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 against the WB150F.
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and WB150F.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should take the launch date  of the products into consideration. The more aged TG-310 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

            Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
42
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
Samsung WB150F Street photography features
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than others (155g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (188 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (150 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
51
 great zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
67
 lighter than others (155 grams)
 environment proofing
 MP count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 bad battery life (150 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than others (188g)
 MP count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great zoom (432mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
39
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 bad battery life (150 per charge)
 missing Timelapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging info
Samsung WB150F Vlogging info
32
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than others (155 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone socket
32
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lighter than others (188 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus TG-310Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-310 Samsung WB150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $230