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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5500
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

The following is a extended review of the Olympus TG-810 versus Samsung HZ50W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was revealed 16 months after the HZ50W making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-810 matches up vs the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung HZ50W

 TG-810 HZ50W 
ReleasedAugust 2011May 2010Newer by 16 months
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Olympus TG-810

 HZ50W TG-810 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung HZ50W

 TG-810 HZ50W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 against the HZ50W.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and HZ50W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and HZ50W.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger TG-810 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography factors
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good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography advice
64
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
43
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (220 shots)
no Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung HZ50W
 Olympus TG-810Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-810 Samsung HZ50W
Also called - WB5500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2010-05-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 426 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $428 $250