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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB30F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was revealed 24 months earlier than the WB30F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-310 matches up against the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung WB30F

 TG-310 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus TG-310

 WB30F TG-310 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB30F

 TG-310 WB30F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 comes with external measurements 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 WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB30F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the WB30F.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB30F to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography advice
Samsung WB30F Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others (155 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (155g)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (128g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography highlights
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB30F Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB30F
 Olympus TG-310Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-310 Samsung WB30F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (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 port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $180