Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL820
90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL820 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
- Launched April 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
- Replacement is Olympus TG-5
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung SL820
TG-4 | SL820 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 75 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus TG-4
SL820 | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung SL820
TG-4 | SL820 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung SL820 | |
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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 |