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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung WB850F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was introduced 12 months before the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-610 matches up against the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung WB850F

		

		

			
 TG-610 WB850F 
Screen resolution920k614kClearer screen (+306k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 WB850F TG-610 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Manual focus  Very precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung WB850F

		

		

			
 TG-610 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 compared to the WB850F.
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and WB850F.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
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 decent megapixels (14MP)
 includes face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 has manual focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 provides face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (250 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
52
 amazing zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
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 weather proofing
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competitors (250g)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (23mm)
 long reach (483mm)
 no Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography highlights
43
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 not so great battery life (210 shots)
 missing Time Lapse function
49
 has manual focus
 really wide (23mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging details
Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
30
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic support
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 really wide (23mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (250g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no microphone port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung WB850F
 Olympus TG-610Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-610 Samsung WB850F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" 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 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $223 $599