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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-810 versus Samsung DV150F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was introduced 17 months prior to the DV150F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-810 grades versus the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung DV150F

 TG-810 DV150F 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus TG-810

 DV150F TG-810 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011More recent by 17 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung DV150F

 TG-810 DV150F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 versus the DV150F.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and DV150F.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung DV150F to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-810 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography advice
Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
64
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (116g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
34
quite wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus TG-810Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-810 Samsung DV150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 220 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $428 $150