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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Announced January 2014
Samsung WB800F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung WB800F

 TG-850 iHS WB800F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 WB800F TG-850 iHS 
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 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography advice
Samsung WB800F Street photography advice
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography info
Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
72
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (21mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (218g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
50
quite wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
35
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung WB800F
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