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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB350F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WB350F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-310 grades vs the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung WB350F

 TG-310 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus TG-310

 WB350F TG-310 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB350F

 TG-310 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 features outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-310 versus the WB350F.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and WB350F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and WB350F.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB350F to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography highlights
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
Samsung WB350F Street photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 shots)
has no phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography info
Samsung WB350F Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus TG-310Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-310 Samsung WB350F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $260