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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung DV300F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 5 months later than the DV300F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung DV300F

		

		

			
 TG-1 iHS DV300F 
Screen resolution610k460kClearer screen (+150k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

		

		

			
 DV300F TG-1 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung DV300F

		

		

			
 TG-1 iHS DV300F 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the DV300F.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung DV300F size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and DV300F.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
27
 has face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
34
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography advice
Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (133g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography advice
Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
68
 better than average battery power (350 per charge)
 weather proof
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
 lighter than competition in class (133g)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
46
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (350 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
43
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
36
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone port
33
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (133g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung DV300F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Samsung DV300F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-08 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 610 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 350 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI90B BP88
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $200