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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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 Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was unveiled 18 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TG-850 iHS Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2012More modern by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Galaxy Camera 4G TG-850 iHS 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TG-850 iHS Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys external measurements 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 Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer TG-850 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
72
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
50
decently wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
33
decently wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-29 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4616 x 3464 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 photos -
Style of battery 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)) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $550