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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB210 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 WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-610 versus Samsung WB210, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was introduced 6 months earlier than the WB210 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-610 scores against the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung WB210

 TG-610 WB210 
Display resolution920k1kClearer display (+919k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus TG-610

 WB210 TG-610 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung WB210

 TG-610 WB210 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 has got physical 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 WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-610 versus Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 compared to the WB210.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and WB210.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average (174g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography information
Samsung WB210 Travel photography information
64
environment proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average (174 grams)
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average (174 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung WB210
 Olympus TG-610Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-610 Samsung WB210
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $223 $279