Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched February 2013
- Additionally Known as Wi-Fi

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-320 was introduced 13 months prior to the Galaxy Camera which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-320 scores vs the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
TG-320 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus TG-320
Galaxy Camera | TG-320 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
TG-320 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 and the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and Galaxy Camera.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older TG-320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also referred to as | - | Wi-Fi |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
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 alias filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 4.8" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 300g (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $450 |