Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W

Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung HZ30W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was announced 4 years after the HZ30W which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the HZ30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got 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 HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the HZ30W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and HZ30W.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-850 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.