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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Released January 2011
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung SL202, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was released 23 months after the SL202 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-610 matches up against the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung SL202

 TG-610 SL202 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus TG-610

 SL202 TG-610 

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung SL202

 TG-610 SL202 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 has got 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) whilst the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-610 versus the SL202.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and SL202.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-610 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger TG-610 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
24
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
Samsung SL202 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Samsung SL202
64
environment proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography info
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
26
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging info
Samsung SL202 Vlogging info
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
27
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung SL202
 Olympus TG-610Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-610 Samsung SL202
Other name - PL50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $223 $140