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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
Samsung WB50F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung WB50F

 TG-810 WB50F 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus TG-810

 WB50F TG-810 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2011More recent by 29 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB50F

 TG-810 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
64
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (207g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB50F
 Olympus TG-810Samsung WB50F
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