Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB150F
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung WB150F
| TG-630 iHS | WB150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | More 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact 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.
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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
| Olympus TG-630 iHS | Samsung 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 |