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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB350F 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 WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB350F, one being 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 WB350F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was brought out within a month of the WB350F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the WB350F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung WB350F

 TG-850 iHS WB350F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 WB350F TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB350F

 TG-850 iHS WB350F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features physical 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 WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the WB350F.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and WB350F.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography information
Samsung WB350F Street photography information
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (276 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography details
Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
72
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (21mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (276 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography factors
50
quite wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging details
Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
33
quite wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (276g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Samsung WB350F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-29 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4616 x 3464 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model 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)) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $260