Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB35F
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
- Released January 2014

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB35F Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung WB35F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-610 was announced 4 years before the WB35F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-610 matches up against the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 & Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung WB35F
TG-610 | WB35F | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus TG-610
WB35F | TG-610 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung WB35F
TG-610 | WB35F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys external measurements 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 WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 and the WB35F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and WB35F.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB35F to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Samsung WB35F |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 pounds) | 194g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $223 | $130 |