Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB50F
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB50F 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-320 was announced 24 months prior to the WB50F making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-320 grades versus the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung WB50F
TG-320 | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus TG-320
WB50F | TG-320 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2012 | More recent by 24 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung WB50F
TG-320 | WB50F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 against the WB50F.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and WB50F.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TG-320 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Samsung WB50F |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 207 grams (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-42B | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $180 |