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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung ST100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was introduced 2 years later than the ST100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-320 grades versus the ST100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung ST100

 TG-320 ST100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Olympus TG-320

 ST100 TG-320 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung ST100

 TG-320 ST100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 comes with 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) and the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung ST100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-320 against the ST100.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and ST100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and ST100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-320 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography factors
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (155g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average in class (155g)
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
offers focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (150 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
29
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung ST100
 Olympus TG-320Samsung ST100
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-320 Samsung ST100
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-10 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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