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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Updated by Olympus TG-5
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was manufactured 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-4 scores against the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TG-4 Galaxy Camera 
RevealedApril 2015February 2013Fresher by 27 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus TG-4

 Galaxy Camera TG-4 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TG-4 Galaxy Camera 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-4 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and Galaxy Camera is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-4 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
46
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (300g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
62
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (380 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
49
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
36
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-04-13 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 300 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 380 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $379 $450