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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Announced January 2014
Samsung WB250F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung WB250F

 TG-850 iHS WB250F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 WB250F TG-850 iHS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB250F

 TG-850 iHS WB250F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography information
Samsung WB250F Street photography information
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
72
great battery pack (330 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
50
decently wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
33
decently wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung WB250F
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