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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 TG-610 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus TG-610

 Galaxy Camera 2 TG-610 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k920kClearer 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 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
64
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
73
good battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (283g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Olympus TG-610Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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