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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB30F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-810 was unveiled 17 months before the WB30F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-810 grades against the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung WB30F

 TG-810 WB30F 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus TG-810

 WB30F TG-810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB30F

 TG-810 WB30F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 has external 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) while the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 compared to the WB30F.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and WB30F.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older TG-810 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-810
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB30F Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
64
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography highlights
43
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB30F
 Olympus TG-810Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-810 Samsung WB30F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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