Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB30F
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB30F 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
- Revealed January 2011
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung WB30F
TG-310 | WB30F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus TG-310
WB30F | TG-310 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB30F
TG-310 | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |