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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TG-320 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus TG-320

 Galaxy Camera TG-320 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TG-320 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (155g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography factors
67
lighter than others in class (155g)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
36
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
lighter than competition in class (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Olympus TG-320Samsung Galaxy Camera
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