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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB750

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Released January 2014
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB750, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 2 years after the WB750 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the WB750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung WB750

 TG-850 iHS WB750 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2011More modern by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 WB750 TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB750

 TG-850 iHS WB750 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the WB750.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and WB750 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and WB750.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (13MP)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography information
Samsung WB750 Street photography information
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (193 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography features
Samsung WB750 Sports photography features
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (330 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Travel photography highlights
72
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (193g)
good resolution (13MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
49
quite wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB750
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Samsung WB750
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-29 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4616 x 3464 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Yes None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $339