Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL100
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternative Name is ST50

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-810 was brought out 2 years after the TL100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-810 scores versus the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung TL100
TG-810 | TL100 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 32 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus TG-810
TL100 | TG-810 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung TL100
TG-810 | TL100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 compared to the TL100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and TL100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and TL100.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern TG-810 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Samsung TL100 |
Also referred to as | - | ST50 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 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 | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 219g (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $428 | $22 |