Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung SL202
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL50
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung SL202, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-1 iHS was unveiled 3 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Samsung SL202. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung SL202
TG-1 iHS | SL202 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 230k | Sharper display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
SL202 | TG-1 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung SL202
TG-1 iHS | SL202 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung SL202 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the SL202.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and SL202.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-1 iHS to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern TG-1 iHS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Samsung SL202 |
Also called | - | PL50 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-05-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 610 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
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 | 1920 x 1080 | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | 350 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI90B | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $399 | $140 |