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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST6500 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 ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung ST6500, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was introduced 12 months after the ST6500 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-320 grades against the ST6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung ST6500

 TG-320 ST6500 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Olympus TG-320

 ST6500 TG-320 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung ST6500

 TG-320 ST6500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 and the ST6500.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and ST6500 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and ST6500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-320 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography highlights
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (155g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 shots)
no phase detect AF
29
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
environment sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography features
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging information
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung ST6500
 Olympus TG-320Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-320 Samsung ST6500
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-10 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 -