Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB50F

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB50F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was introduced at a similar time to the WB50F and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB50F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the WB50F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.