Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung EX2F
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung EX2F 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 (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2012
(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

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.

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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 & Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung EX2F
TG-320 | EX2F | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus TG-320
EX2F | TG-320 | |||
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Launched | December 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung EX2F
TG-320 | EX2F | |||
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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).
Check the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Samsung EX2F | |
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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 |