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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(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
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung ST600, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was brought out 2 years later than the ST600 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-320 scores vs the ST600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung ST600

 TG-320 ST600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Olympus TG-320

 ST600 TG-320 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung ST600

 TG-320 ST600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has got external measurements 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 ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 against the ST600.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and ST600 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and ST600.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-320 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
Samsung ST600 Street photography factors
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than others (155g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Samsung ST600
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (155g)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (150g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography highlights
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (150 per charge)
no Timelapse function
43
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging info
Samsung ST600 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
30
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (150g)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung ST600
 Olympus TG-320Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-320 Samsung ST600
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-10 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.34 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $330