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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB150F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 2 years later than the WB150F and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung WB150F

 TG-850 iHS WB150F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 WB150F TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB150F

 TG-850 iHS WB150F 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the WB150F.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and WB150F.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
72
great battery (330 shots)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
50
really wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging info
Samsung WB150F Vlogging info
33
really wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Samsung WB150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-29 2012-01-09
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4616 x 3464 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B SLB-10A
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 feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $250 $230