Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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90 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2019
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released February 2013
- Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
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Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-6 was launched 6 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-6 matches up against the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
| TG-6 | Galaxy Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2019 |  | February 2013 | More recent by 77 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus TG-6
| Galaxy Camera | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 4.8" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
| TG-6 | Galaxy Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 has external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 versus the Galaxy Camera.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and Galaxy Camera is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and Galaxy Camera.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
| Alternative name | - | Wi-Fi |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2019-05-22 | 2013-02-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VIII | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | Built-in | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253g (0.56 lbs) | 300g (0.66 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 | 340 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $449 | $450 |
