Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB250F
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB250F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-810 was brought out 17 months earlier than the WB250F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-810 grades vs the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung WB250F
TG-810 | WB250F | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus TG-810
WB250F | TG-810 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB250F
TG-810 | WB250F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB250F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 compared to the WB250F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and WB250F.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-810 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Samsung WB250F |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $428 | $250 |