Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-10
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2019
- Older Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched September 2006
- Replacement is Samsung GX-20
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
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Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-6 scores versus the GX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung GX-10
| TG-6 | GX-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2019 |  | September 2006 | Fresher by 155 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 210k | Clearer screen (+830k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Olympus TG-6
| GX-10 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung GX-10
| TG-6 | GX-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 versus the GX-10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and GX-10 is 90 and 59 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and GX-10.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus TG-6 will give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer TG-6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung GX-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung GX-10 |
| Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2019-05-22 | 2006-09-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 210k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | - |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253 gr (0.56 pounds) | 793 gr (1.75 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| 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 | 340 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $449 | $850 |