Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB30F
90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB30F 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
- Revealed April 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched January 2013

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung WB30F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-4 was revealed 2 years after the WB30F which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-4 grades versus the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung WB30F
TG-4 | WB30F | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 28 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus TG-4
WB30F | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung WB30F
TG-4 | WB30F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 and the WB30F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and WB30F.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung WB30F |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-04-13 | 2013-01-07 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $379 | $180 |