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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung DV300F

 TG-610 DV300F 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus TG-610

 DV300F TG-610 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung DV300F

 TG-610 DV300F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

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

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
64
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus TG-610Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-610 Samsung DV300F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $223 $200