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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB700

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced December 2010
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung WB700, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 3 years later than the WB700 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung WB700

 TG-850 iHS WB700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014December 2010Fresher by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 WB700 TG-850 iHS 
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB700

 TG-850 iHS WB700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung WB700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the WB700.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and WB700 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and WB700.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography features
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography advice
Samsung WB700 Street photography advice
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography information
Samsung WB700 Sports photography information
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography info
Samsung WB700 Travel photography info
72
better than average battery power (330 shots)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (21mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography highlights
49
relatively wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging details
Samsung WB700 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB700
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung WB700
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Samsung WB700
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-29 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4616 x 3464 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 125 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) -
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery 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)) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory -
Card slots One One
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