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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-1S 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
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed January 2006
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung GX-1S, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The TG-850 iHS was brought out 8 years after the GX-1S which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the GX-1S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung GX-1S

 TG-850 iHS GX-1S 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2006Newer by 98 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kCrisper display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 GX-1S TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung GX-1S

 TG-850 iHS GX-1S 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the GX-1S.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and GX-1S is 91 and 68 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and GX-1S.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-850 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will offer you more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (605g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (330 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
72
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than competitors (605g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
50
rather wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
33
rather wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung GX-1S
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Samsung GX-1S
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-01-29 2006-01-16
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4616 x 3464 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 605 grams (1.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B 4 x AA
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 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $850