Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB150F
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB150F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-820 iHS was manufactured at a similar time to the WB150F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Samsung WB150F
TG-820 iHS | WB150F | |||
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Display resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+570k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
WB150F | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung WB150F
TG-820 iHS | WB150F | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the WB150F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and WB150F.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB150F to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Samsung WB150F |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-02-08 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,030k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 lb) | 188g (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $500 | $230 |