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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was introduced within a month of the WB250F and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung WB250F

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 WB250F TG-630 iHS 
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Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung WB250F

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS WB250F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the WB250F.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and WB250F.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB250F to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
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 includes face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
36
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (226g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (220 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
52
 long zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
59
 weather sealing
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery (220 shots)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than average in class (226g)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (432mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
39
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
44
 rather wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external mic support
35
 rather wide (24mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (226 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung WB250F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung WB250F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $250