• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)

Buy From

Differences

Olympus TG-810 advantages over Samsung WB30F

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Samsung WB30F advantages over Olympus TG-810

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.1 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    240 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    16 mm vs 26 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    128g vs 221g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    16.2 vs 14.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Samsung WB30F

Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Olympus Tough-8010

Olympus TG-810
Olympus Tough-8010
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More dots on screen
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
Samsung WB30F
Olympus Tough-8010
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out

Compared to Olympus TG-610

Olympus TG-810
Olympus TG-610
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Samsung WB30F
Olympus TG-610
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

Compared to Fujifilm XP150

Olympus TG-810
Fujifilm XP150
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Samsung WB30F
Fujifilm XP150
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compared to Samsung ST200F

Olympus TG-810
Samsung ST200F
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
Samsung WB30F
Samsung ST200F
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compared to Canon 140 IS

Olympus TG-810
Canon 140 IS
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
Samsung WB30F
Canon 140 IS
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Thinner
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
Compare Other Cameras?