Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB850F
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![Olympus TG-310 front Olympus TG-310 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-310/Olympus-TG-310-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB850F front Samsung WB850F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB850F/Samsung-WB850F-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB850F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The TG-310 was manufactured 12 months before the WB850F so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-310 scores vs the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 & Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung WB850F
TG-310 | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Olympus TG-310
WB850F | TG-310 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB850F
TG-310 | WB850F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the WB850F.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Samsung-WB850F-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Samsung-WB850F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and WB850F.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Samsung-WB850F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Samsung-WB850F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Samsung WB850F |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-42B | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $599 |