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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Launched April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung SL820, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was brought out 6 years later than the SL820 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-4 scores against the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung SL820

 TG-4 SL820 
RevealedApril 2015February 2009Fresher by 75 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus TG-4

 SL820 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung SL820

 TG-4 SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 has 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) whilst the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 against the SL820.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and SL820 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and SL820.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-4 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
26
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (247g)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
74
great battery (380 CIPA)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
62
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (380 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
32
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL820 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others (247g)
27
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung SL820
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung SL820
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Samsung SL820
Other name - IT100
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-04-13 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.50 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
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $379 $280