Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB50F
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-810 versus Samsung WB50F, one being 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 WB50F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-810 was announced 3 years prior to the WB50F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-810 scores versus the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung WB50F
TG-810 | WB50F | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus TG-810
WB50F | TG-810 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 29 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB50F
TG-810 | WB50F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 provides external measurements 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 WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-810 versus Samsung WB50F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 compared to the WB50F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and WB50F.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Samsung WB50F |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 207 grams (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $428 | $180 |