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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was revealed 12 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-810 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TG-810 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution920k0kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus TG-810

 Galaxy Camera 3G TG-810 
IntroducedAugust 2012August 2011More modern by 12 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TG-810 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 features outside measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
64
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
43
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
47
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
36
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Olympus TG-810Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-810 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 920k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 305g (0.67 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 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Pricing at release $428 $606