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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was launched 13 months after the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Samsung WB150F

 TG-830 iHS WB150F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 WB150F TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung WB150F

 TG-830 iHS WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features external measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the WB150F.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and WB150F.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer TG-830 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
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environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography factors
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSamsung WB150F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Samsung WB150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-08 2012-01-09
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 grams (0.47 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 300 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $230