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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Samsung DV150F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced at a similar time to the DV150F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Samsung DV150F

 TG-830 iHS DV150F 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 DV150F TG-830 iHS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung DV150F

 TG-830 iHS DV150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has external dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the DV150F.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and DV150F.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography info
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography info
35
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
45
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
34
decently wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSamsung DV150F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Samsung DV150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 300 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $150