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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB30F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was launched 11 months earlier than the WB30F so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS matches up against the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Samsung WB30F

 TG-820 iHS WB30F 
Display resolution1030k230kSharper display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 WB30F TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung WB30F

 TG-820 iHS WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the WB30F.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and WB30F.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
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provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography advice
Samsung WB30F Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
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environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (220 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than average (128 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung WB30F
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSamsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Samsung WB30F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-08 2013-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,030 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $500 $180