Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST30
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
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Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung ST30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-810 was revealed 7 months after the ST30 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-810 grades against the ST30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 & Samsung ST30. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung ST30
| TG-810 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Olympus TG-810
| ST30 | TG-810 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung ST30
| TG-810 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 features external measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-810 compared to the ST30.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and ST30 is 92 and 98 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and ST30.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-810 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer TG-810 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Samsung ST30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus TG-810 | Samsung ST30 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2011-01-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) | 87 grams (0.19 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" 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 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $428 | $55 |
