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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was released 24 months before the WB800F making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-610 matches up vs the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung WB800F

 TG-610 WB800F 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus TG-610

 WB800F TG-610 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung WB800F

 TG-610 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 vs the WB800F.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and WB800F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
33
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-610
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (210 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (218 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
43
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (210 shots)
missing Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging info
Samsung WB800F Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
35
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus TG-610Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-610 Samsung WB800F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 210 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $223 $300