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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-6 was announced 9 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-6 grades vs the HZ30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung HZ30W

		

		

			
 TG-6 HZ30W 
LaunchedMay 2019January 2010Newer by 114 months
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 HZ30W TG-6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung HZ30W

		

		

			
 TG-6 HZ30W 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 offers outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 versus the HZ30W.
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and HZ30W.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always take the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
40
 manual focus
 offers face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
29
 has manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Street photography features
Samsung HZ30W Street photography features
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (245g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
47
 max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 good battery (340 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
42
 long zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
68
 good battery (340 per charge)
 weather proofing
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
63
 lighter than average in class (245g)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (360mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
57
 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 good battery (340 shots)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
43
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
34
 really wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (253g)
30
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (245 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Samsung HZ30W
 Olympus Tough TG-6Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Samsung HZ30W
Also called - WB600
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-05-22 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 253 gr (0.56 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $449 $280