- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 8.1 megapixels
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37.00mm - 111.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.0 megapixels
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28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Samsung NV30 advantages over Olympus TG-810
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Less expensive
$279 vs
$400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.76
vs
1.44 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.8
vs
f/3.9
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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Thinner
18 mm
vs
26 mm
Thinner
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Lighter weight
133g
vs
221g
Lighter weight
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Longer exposure
8
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Higher extended ISO
3200
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Olympus TG-810 advantages over Samsung NV30
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Waterproof
Yes
vs
No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
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Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch
vs
1/2.5 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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More telephoto lens reach
140 mm
vs
111 mm
Capture objects farther away
-
HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More dots on screen
920k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
14.0
vs
8.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
-
Wider angle lens
28 mm
vs
37 mm
Capture more of the scene
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Canon SD1100 IS
Samsung
NV30
Canon
SD1100 IS
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Eye-level viewfinder
-
Longer exposure
Olympus
TG-810
Canon
SD1100 IS
-
Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS3
Samsung
NV30
Panasonic
DMC-FS3
-
Less expensive
-
Wider angle lens
Olympus
TG-810
Panasonic
DMC-FS3
-
Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Nikon S520
-
More dots on screen
-
Higher extended ISO
Olympus
TG-810
Nikon
S520
-
Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Olympus Tough-8010
Samsung
NV30
Olympus
Tough-8010
-
Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
Olympus
TG-810
Olympus
Tough-8010
-
Fast startup
-
More dots on screen
Compared to Olympus TG-610
Samsung
NV30
Olympus
TG-610
-
Bigger pixels
-
Larger lens aperture
Olympus
TG-810
Olympus
TG-610