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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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 Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-810 was revealed 18 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-810 matches up against the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TG-810 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus TG-810

 Galaxy Camera TG-810 
ReleasedFebruary 2013August 2011Newer by 18 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TG-810 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
64
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
lighter than others in class (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Olympus TG-810Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-810 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 300 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $428 $450