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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB750

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Samsung WB750, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was revealed 6 months later than the WB750 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the WB750 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Samsung WB750

 TG-820 iHS WB750 
Display resolution1030k460kSharper display (+570k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 WB750 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung WB750

 TG-820 iHS WB750 
IntroducedFebruary 2012September 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the WB750.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and WB750 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and WB750.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB750 to offer extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
27
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB750 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Samsung WB750
59
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography factors
38
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
missing Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung WB750
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSamsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Samsung WB750
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-08 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,030k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $339