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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(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
Samsung DV150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung DV150F

 TG-610 DV150F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus TG-610

 DV150F TG-610 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography details
Samsung DV150F Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
64
environment sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
34
really wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus TG-610Samsung DV150F
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