Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2012

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Below is a complete review of the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-320 was announced 7 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-320 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
TG-320 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus TG-320
Galaxy Camera 4G | TG-320 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 7 months |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
TG-320 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older TG-320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 resolution | 4288 x 3216 | - |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 4.8" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 305 grams (0.67 lb) |
Physical 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 All around 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 format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $550 |