Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL100
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL100 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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Launched January 2009
- Also referred to as ST50

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 5 years after the TL100 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the TL100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung TL100
TG-850 iHS | TL100 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 62 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
TL100 | TG-850 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung TL100
TG-850 iHS | TL100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the TL100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and TL100.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Samsung TL100 |
Also called as | - | ST50 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-01-29 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 219 grams (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 images | - |
Form 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)) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $250 | $22 |