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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
Samsung TL100
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung TL100

 TG-810 TL100 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 32 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus TG-810

 TL100 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung TL100

 TG-810 TL100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
Samsung TL100 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
64
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
48
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (219g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography info
43
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (219g)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung TL100
 Olympus TG-810Samsung TL100
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