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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung DV150F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was unveiled 13 months later than the DV150F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung DV150F

 TG-850 iHS DV150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 DV150F TG-850 iHS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung DV150F

 TG-850 iHS DV150F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the DV150F.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and DV150F.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-850 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography details
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography features
Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
72
great battery life (330 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (116g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography information
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
50
quite wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (330 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging details
Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
33
quite wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Samsung DV150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4616 x 3464 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $150