Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was released 12 months after the Galaxy Camera so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-850 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.