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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung DV300F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 2 years later than the DV300F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung DV300F

 TG-850 iHS DV300F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 DV300F TG-850 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung DV300F

 TG-850 iHS DV300F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got exterior measurements 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 DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung DV300F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the DV300F.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and DV300F.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-850 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (330 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
72
great battery power (330 shots)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
50
fairly wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery power (330 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Samsung DV300F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-29 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4616 x 3464 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 330 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B BP88
Self timer Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $200