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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Released April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-5
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was launched 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-4 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TG-4 Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedApril 2015August 2012More recent by 32 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus TG-4

 Galaxy Camera 3G TG-4 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TG-4 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 offers physical measurements 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 Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-4 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography features
47
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (247g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (380 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
74
good battery life (380 shots)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (247 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than others (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
62
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
47
rather wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than average (247 grams)
37
rather wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-04-13 2012-08-29
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $379 $606