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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB210, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was unveiled 6 months before the WB210 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-310 scores vs the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung WB210

 TG-310 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kClearer display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus TG-310

 WB210 TG-310 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB210

 TG-310 WB210 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 features outside dimensions 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 WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-310 and the WB210.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and WB210.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Samsung WB210
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors (174g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography info
Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography details
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
no Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (174g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB210
 Olympus TG-310Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-310 Samsung WB210
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings 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
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 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 174g (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $279