Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL200
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Launched July 2010
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung PL200, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-610 was announced 6 months later than the PL200 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-610 matches up vs the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung PL200
TG-610 | PL200 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus TG-610
PL200 | TG-610 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung PL200
TG-610 | PL200 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | July 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 has exterior 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 PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung PL200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 versus the PL200.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and PL200.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Samsung PL200 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $223 | $0 |