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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung WB150F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 13 months later than the WB150F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung WB150F

 TG-630 iHS WB150F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 WB150F TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung WB150F

 TG-630 iHS WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the WB150F.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and WB150F.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB150F to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-630 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
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includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
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environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (188g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
39
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB150F Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung WB150F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung WB150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - 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 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 220 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $230