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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB700

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB700 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 WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung WB700, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was revealed 14 months after the WB700 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-820 iHS grades versus the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Samsung WB700

 TG-820 iHS WB700 
ReleasedFebruary 2012December 2010More modern by 14 months
Display resolution1030k614kCrisper display (+416k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 WB700 TG-820 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung WB700

 TG-820 iHS WB700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features physical 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 WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the WB700.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and WB700.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB700 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger TG-820 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography advice
27
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Street photography with Samsung WB700
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
59
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography factors
38
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung WB700
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSamsung WB700
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Samsung WB700
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-08 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) ()
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,030k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) -
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $300