Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung ST150F
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013
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Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung ST150F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-850 iHS was revealed 13 months later than the ST150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung ST150F
| TG-850 iHS | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | January 2013 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| ST150F | TG-850 iHS |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung ST150F
| TG-850 iHS | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the ST150F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and ST150F.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-850 iHS should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Samsung ST150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Samsung ST150F |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2014-01-29 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Maximum resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 114 grams (0.25 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $250 | $300 |