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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV300F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was launched 4 months before the DV300F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-810 scores versus the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung DV300F

		

		

			
 TG-810 DV300F 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 DV300F TG-810 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung DV300F

		

		

			
 TG-810 DV300F 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 has outside measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 compared to the DV300F.
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and DV300F.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
33
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
34
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-810
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (133 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
Samsung DV300F Sports photography info
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 weather proof
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (220 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
64
 weather proof
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 bad battery power (220 per charge)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than average in class (133 grams)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
43
 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 bad battery power (220 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
30
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic socket
33
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 lighter than average in class (133g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus TG-810Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-810 Samsung DV300F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $428 $200