Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST30
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST30 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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") enjoy different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-320 was announced 12 months after the ST30 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-320 scores versus the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 & Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung ST30
| TG-320 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Olympus TG-320
| ST30 | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung ST30
| TG-320 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 has 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 ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 vs the ST30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and ST30 is 94 and 98 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and ST30.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-320 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-320 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Samsung ST30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Samsung ST30 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| 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) | () |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 87g (0.19 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" 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 shots | - |
| Battery format | 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 | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $0 | $55 |