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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus TG-810 versus Samsung WB350F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was released 3 years prior to the WB350F and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-810 scores versus the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung WB350F

 TG-810 WB350F 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus TG-810

 WB350F TG-810 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2011Fresher by 29 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB350F

 TG-810 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 compared to the WB350F.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and WB350F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and WB350F.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB350F to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography advice
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (276g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus TG-810Samsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-810 Samsung WB350F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $428 $260