Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB800F
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung WB800F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 13 months after the WB800F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung WB800F
TG-850 iHS | WB800F | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
WB800F | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB800F
TG-850 iHS | WB800F | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the WB800F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and WB800F.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-850 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Samsung WB800F |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Peak resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
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 images | - |
Battery type | 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)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $250 | $300 |