Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV300F

Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-610 versus Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was released 12 months earlier than the DV300F so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-610 scores versus the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 & Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 vs the DV300F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and DV300F.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.