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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Released January 2012
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST150F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was released 12 months earlier than the ST150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-320 matches up versus the ST150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung ST150F

 TG-320 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus TG-320

 ST150F TG-320 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung ST150F

 TG-320 ST150F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys outside 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) while the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 against the ST150F.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and ST150F.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (14MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others (155g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography features
Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
67
lighter than others (155g)
environment sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (150 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging info
Samsung ST150F Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
30
relatively wide (25mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung ST150F
 Olympus TG-320Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-320 Samsung ST150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $300