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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB35F 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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB35F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was revealed about the same time to the WB35F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung WB35F

 TG-850 iHS WB35F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 WB35F TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB35F

 TG-850 iHS WB35F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the WB35F.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and WB35F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and WB35F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography features
Samsung WB35F Sports photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (330 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
72
great battery (330 per charge)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (21mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
50
really wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery (330 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB35F Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Samsung WB35F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-29 2014-01-07
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4616 x 3464 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $130