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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL350

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB2000
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung TL350, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and TL350 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 3 years later than the TL350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the TL350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung TL350

 TG-850 iHS TL350 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 TL350 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung TL350

 TG-850 iHS TL350 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the TL350.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and TL350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and TL350.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography details
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography details
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography factors
Samsung TL350 Sports photography factors
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Travel photography highlights
72
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (21mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
49
decently wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery pack (330 shots)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung TL350
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung TL350
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Samsung TL350
Alternate name - WB2000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-29 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4616 x 3464 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.48 lb) 195 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $250 $400