Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB250F
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung WB250F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-850 iHS was released 13 months after the WB250F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung WB250F
TG-850 iHS | WB250F | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
WB250F | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB250F
TG-850 iHS | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with exterior 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) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the WB250F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and WB250F.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Samsung WB250F |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 lbs) | 226g (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 photographs | - |
Battery format | 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 |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $250 |