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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung WB30F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the WB30F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-320 matches up against the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung WB30F

 TG-320 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus TG-320

 WB30F TG-320 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung WB30F

 TG-320 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 against the WB30F.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography highlights
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography information
Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography advice
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB30F Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung WB30F
 Olympus TG-320Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-320 Samsung WB30F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $180