Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung EX2F

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung EX2F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.

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The TG-4 was unveiled 2 years later than the EX2F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-4 scores versus the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 offers physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 and the EX2F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and EX2F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and EX2F.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-4 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Olympus TG-4 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-4 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.