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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(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
  • Released January 2011
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-610 versus Samsung ST150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was introduced 24 months before the ST150F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-610 scores vs the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung ST150F

 TG-610 ST150F 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus TG-610

 ST150F TG-610 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung ST150F

 TG-610 ST150F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 has got outside dimensions 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 ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 versus Samsung ST150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-610 and the ST150F.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and ST150F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography details
33
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
64
weather sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST150F Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
30
rather wide (25mm)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung ST150F
 Olympus TG-610Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-610 Samsung ST150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 grams (0.42 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $223 $300