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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Updated by Olympus TG-5
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung DV300F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was revealed 3 years after the DV300F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-4 grades against the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung DV300F

 TG-4 DV300F 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2012Newer by 40 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus TG-4

 DV300F TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung DV300F

 TG-4 DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 compared to the DV300F.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and DV300F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-4 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
47
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (247g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography information
Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
74
better than average battery power (380 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
62
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (247g)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Samsung DV300F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-04-13 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 380 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $379 $200