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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Released January 2011
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB700, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was manufactured at a similar time to the WB700 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-610 grades vs the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung WB700

 TG-610 WB700 
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus TG-610

 WB700 TG-610 

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung WB700

 TG-610 WB700 
RevealedJanuary 2011December 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 comes with 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 WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 versus the WB700.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and WB700.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB700 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB700 Travel photography advice
64
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
37
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung WB700
 Olympus TG-610Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-610 Samsung WB700
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $223 $300