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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung HZ30W

 TG-850 iHS HZ30W 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 HZ30W TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung HZ30W

 TG-850 iHS HZ30W 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

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

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
Samsung HZ30W Street photography info
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (330 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
72
great battery pack (330 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography details
50
fairly wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung HZ30W
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Samsung HZ30W
Also called - WB600
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-29 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4616 x 3464 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-11A
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 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $280