Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung DV300F
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung DV300F
TG-4 | DV300F | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | January 2012 | Newer by 40 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus TG-4
DV300F | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung DV300F
TG-4 | DV300F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and DV300F is 90 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung DV300F | |
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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 |