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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung EX2F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very close but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The TG-320 was brought out 11 months prior to the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-320 scores vs the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung EX2F

 TG-320 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus TG-320

 EX2F TG-320 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2012Fresher by 11 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung EX2F

 TG-320 EX2F 
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 versus the EX2F.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and EX2F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-320 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus TG-320 will result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography features
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (150 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (294g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging details
Samsung EX2F Vlogging details
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus TG-320Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-320 Samsung EX2F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 gr (0.34 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 150 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $478