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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Announced April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Launched August 2012
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was unveiled 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-4 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 TG-4 Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedApril 2015August 2012Newer by 32 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

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

 Galaxy Camera 4G TG-4 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 TG-4 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

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

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 has exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

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

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

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

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

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-4 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
47
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-4
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (247g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
74
great battery power (380 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
62
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
47
really wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (247g)
36
really wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.54 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $379 $550