Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL102
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL102 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Other Name is ES55

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL102, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-610 was revealed 2 years after the SL102 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-610 matches up vs the SL102 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung SL102. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung SL102
TG-610 | SL102 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus TG-610
SL102 | TG-610 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung SL102
TG-610 | SL102 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL102 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-610 and the SL102.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and SL102.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-610 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Samsung SL102 |
Also Known as | - | ES55 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | 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 per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $223 | $130 |