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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Released April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-5
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB2000
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung TL350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and TL350 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was launched 5 years after the TL350 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-4 scores vs the TL350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung TL350

 TG-4 TL350 
LaunchedApril 2015February 2010More modern by 63 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Olympus TG-4

 TL350 TG-4 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung TL350

 TG-4 TL350 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung TL350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-4 and the TL350.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and TL350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and TL350.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-4 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography factors
46
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
35
has manual focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (247g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL350 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography details
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Samsung TL350
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (247g)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung TL350
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung TL350
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Samsung TL350
Also Known as - WB2000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-04-13 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $379 $400