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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Samsung WB35F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was launched 23 months before the WB35F making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Samsung WB35F

 TG-820 iHS WB35F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kSharper display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 WB35F TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung WB35F

 TG-820 iHS WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the WB35F.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and WB35F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and WB35F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
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comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography details
Samsung WB35F Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography info
Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
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weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
38
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSamsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Samsung WB35F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-08 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,030 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $130