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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL820, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was released 23 months later than the SL820 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-610 matches up vs the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung SL820

 TG-610 SL820 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus TG-610

 SL820 TG-610 

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung SL820

 TG-610 SL820 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-610 versus the SL820.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and SL820.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-610 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher TG-610 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL820 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography information
Samsung SL820 Travel photography information
64
weather sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography information
42
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL820 Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
27
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung SL820
 Olympus TG-610Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-610 Samsung SL820
Also called - IT100
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.50 m
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $223 $280