Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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![Olympus Tough TG-4 front Olympus Tough TG-4 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-4/Olympus-TG-4-front.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy Camera front Samsung Galaxy Camera front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-front.jpg)
90 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
45
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(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
(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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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
TG-4 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | ![]() | February 2013 | Fresher by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus TG-4
Galaxy Camera | TG-4 | |||
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Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
TG-4 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-4-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-4-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-4-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-4-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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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 |