Clicky

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Samsung WB150F
(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
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

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").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

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.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Samsung WB150F

 TG-820 iHS WB150F 
Display resolution1030k460kCrisper display (+570k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 WB150F TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung WB150F

 TG-820 iHS WB150F 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
27
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography information
Samsung WB150F Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography factors
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSamsung WB150F
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