Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2014

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-610 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-610 was manufactured 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-610 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
TG-610 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus TG-610
Galaxy Camera 2 | TG-610 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+117k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
TG-610 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-610 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and Galaxy Camera 2.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2014-01-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 4.8" |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 283 gr (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" 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 pictures | 400 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $223 | $400 |