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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Samsung WB50F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 23 months earlier than the WB50F making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Samsung WB50F

 TG-820 iHS WB50F 
Display resolution1030k460kClearer display (+570k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 WB50F TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung WB50F

 TG-820 iHS WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the WB50F.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and WB50F.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography factors
Samsung WB50F Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
58
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (207g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung WB50F
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSamsung WB50F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Samsung WB50F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,030k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $180