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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Announced January 2014
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB30F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was revealed 13 months later than the WB30F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung WB30F

 TG-850 iHS WB30F 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 WB30F TG-850 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB30F

 TG-850 iHS WB30F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got outside 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) while the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the WB30F.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and WB30F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-850 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
Samsung WB30F Street photography info
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography info
Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (21mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
50
reasonably wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB30F
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Samsung WB30F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4616 x 3464 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $180