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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung WB800F
(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
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB800F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed within a month of the WB800F and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung WB800F

 TG-630 iHS WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 WB800F TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung WB800F

 TG-630 iHS WB800F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features physical dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the WB800F.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
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has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (220 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
39
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
35
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung WB800F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $300