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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Samsung SL102, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was introduced 4 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung SL102

 TG-630 iHS SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SL102 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung SL102

 TG-630 iHS SL102 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got external measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the SL102.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and SL102 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and SL102.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-630 iHS to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than competition (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
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environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competition (116 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
26
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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great maximum aperture (f)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung SL102
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" 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 220 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $130