Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL200
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40 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced April 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
- Later Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Launched July 2010
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Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung PL200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-4 was revealed 4 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-4 matches up against the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung PL200
| TG-4 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2015 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 58 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus TG-4
| PL200 | TG-4 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung PL200
| TG-4 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys external dimensions 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 PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 vs the PL200.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and PL200.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung PL200 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2015-04-13 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 170 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $379 | $0 |