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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung EX2F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively close but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-820 iHS was announced 10 months earlier than the EX2F so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Samsung EX2F

 TG-820 iHS EX2F 
Screen resolution1030k0kCrisper screen (+1030k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 EX2F TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedDecember 2012February 2012Fresher by 10 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung EX2F

 TG-820 iHS EX2F 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the EX2F.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and EX2F.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The TG-820 iHS contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The older TG-820 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
27
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
focusing manually
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography advice
Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography advice
Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
59
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (220 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (294g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography features
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
38
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
71
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSamsung EX2F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Samsung EX2F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-08 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,030k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $478