Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV150F
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV150F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-610 was announced 24 months earlier than the DV150F making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-610 grades against the DV150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung DV150F
TG-610 | DV150F | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus TG-610
DV150F | TG-610 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung DV150F
TG-610 | DV150F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 provides external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-610 compared to the DV150F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and DV150F.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Samsung DV150F |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
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 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 116 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 | 210 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $223 | $150 |