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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Released April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL202, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was brought out 6 years after the SL202 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-4 matches up versus the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung SL202

 TG-4 SL202 
RevealedApril 2015February 2009Newer by 75 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus TG-4

 SL202 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung SL202

 TG-4 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 and the SL202.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and SL202.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-4 to offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
47
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
25
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (247 grams)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography features
Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery power (380 CIPA)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL202 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average (247g)
27
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung SL202
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Samsung SL202
Alternate name - PL50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-04-13 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 grams (0.54 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $379 $140