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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
Samsung WB30F
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung WB30F

 TG-4 WB30F 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2013Newer by 28 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus TG-4

 WB30F TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung WB30F

 TG-4 WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography info
Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography features
Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
74
better than average battery life (380 shots)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (128g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography advice
62
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
43
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB30F Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung WB30F
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung WB30F
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