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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB250F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was released 11 months prior to the WB250F so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Samsung WB250F

 TG-820 iHS WB250F 
Screen resolution1030k460kClearer screen (+570k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 WB250F TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung WB250F

 TG-820 iHS WB250F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the WB250F.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and WB250F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB250F to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
27
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
38
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Samsung WB250F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,030k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $250