Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung EX2F

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung EX2F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 14 months later than the EX2F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the EX2F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and EX2F.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.