Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung MV800

Following is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung MV800, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was released 2 years after the MV800 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the MV800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the MV800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and MV800.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-850 iHS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.