Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST90

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung ST90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was manufactured very close to the ST90 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-610 scores vs the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 features physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung ST90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-610 compared to the ST90.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and ST90 is 93 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and ST90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.