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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung WB350F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was launched 4 years prior to the WB350F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-610 matches up vs the WB350F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung WB350F

 TG-610 WB350F 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus TG-610

 WB350F TG-610 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung WB350F

 TG-610 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-610 vs the WB350F.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and WB350F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB350F to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Travel photography highlights
64
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (276g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
43
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
34
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus TG-610Samsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-610 Samsung WB350F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $223 $260