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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB850F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-810 was announced 4 months earlier than the WB850F so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-810 scores against the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung WB850F

 TG-810 WB850F 
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Olympus TG-810

 WB850F TG-810 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB850F

 TG-810 WB850F 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 has outer measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 and the WB850F.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and WB850F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB850F to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB850F Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB850F Travel photography advice
64
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (220 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography features
43
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
34
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB850F
 Olympus TG-810Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-810 Samsung WB850F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $428 $599