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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(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
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-870
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung WB350F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was unveiled 14 months later than the WB350F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-860 scores vs the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Samsung WB350F

 TG-860 WB350F 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2014Fresher by 14 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus TG-860

 WB350F TG-860 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung WB350F

 TG-860 WB350F 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-860 compared to the WB350F.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and WB350F.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-860 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography details
Samsung WB350F Sports photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB350F Travel photography advice
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (276 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
47
rather wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB350F Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Samsung WB350F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-06 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 grams (0.49 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $279 $260