Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL210
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40 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL210 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
- Launched April 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
- Updated by Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2011
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Lets take a closer look at the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung PL210, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-4 was introduced 4 years later than the PL210 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-4 grades vs the PL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung PL210
| TG-4 | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2015 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 52 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Olympus TG-4
| PL210 | TG-4 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung PL210
| TG-4 | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-4 compared to the PL210.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and PL210 is 90 and 99 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and PL210.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-4 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung PL210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung PL210 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2015-04-13 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | () |
| Highest 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 size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $379 | $200 |