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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Released August 2011
Samsung WB250F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung WB250F

 TG-810 WB250F 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus TG-810

 WB250F TG-810 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 17 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB250F

 TG-810 WB250F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-810
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
64
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (220 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (226 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (220 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus TG-810Samsung WB250F
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