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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung ST95, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was introduced very close to the ST95 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-610 scores vs the ST95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung ST95

 TG-610 ST95 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Olympus TG-610

 ST95 TG-610 

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung ST95

 TG-610 ST95 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 versus the ST95.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and ST95 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and ST95.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST95 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography factors
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography factors
Samsung ST95 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST95 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
27
decent MP (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST95 Travel photography factors
64
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography details
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST95 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung ST95
 Olympus TG-610Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-610 Samsung ST95
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $223 $145