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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(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  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TG-6 Galaxy Camera 
ReleasedMay 2019February 2013More recent by 77 months
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus TG-6

 Galaxy Camera TG-6 
Screen sizing4.8"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 typeFixed 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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (253 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography information
47
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
68
great battery life (340 shots)
environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (253g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
57
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (253g)
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
lighter than competition (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Olympus Tough TG-6Samsung 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