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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
40

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung MV800, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was launched 5 months after the MV800 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-320 grades against the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung MV800

		

		

			
 TG-320 MV800 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 MV800 TG-320 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung MV800

		

		

			
 TG-320 MV800 
LaunchedJanuary 2012September 2011Same age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung MV800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 and the MV800.
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and MV800 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and MV800.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung MV800 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
33
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
34
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography advice
Samsung MV800 Street photography advice
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than competition (155g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
74
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than competition (121g)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography features
Samsung MV800 Sports photography features
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (150 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
67
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 weather proofing
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 includes focus via touch
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography features
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery life (150 per charge)
 no Time Lapse function
43
 fairly wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging factors
Samsung MV800 Vlogging factors
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (155g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic socket
34
 fairly wide (26mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung MV800
 Olympus TG-320Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-320 Samsung MV800
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $499