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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL102 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 SL102
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung SL102

 TG-610 SL102 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus TG-610

 SL102 TG-610 

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung SL102

 TG-610 SL102 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than average (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than average (116 grams)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung SL102
 Olympus TG-610Samsung SL102
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