Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ30W
90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
- Announced April 2015
- Older Model is Olympus TG-3
- Updated by Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is WB600

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung HZ30W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-4 was announced 5 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-4 scores versus the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung HZ30W
TG-4 | HZ30W | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 64 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus TG-4
HZ30W | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung HZ30W
TG-4 | HZ30W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys 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) while the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-4 vs the HZ30W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and HZ30W.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer TG-4 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung HZ30W |
Also called as | - | WB600 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-04-13 | 2010-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $379 | $280 |