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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB50F 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 WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB50F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB50F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-310 grades versus the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung WB50F

 TG-310 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus TG-310

 WB50F TG-310 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB50F

 TG-310 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-310 compared to the WB50F.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and WB50F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB50F to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others (155g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (150 shots)
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others (155 grams)
environment sealing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (150 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB50F
 Olympus TG-310Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-310 Samsung WB50F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $180