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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB250F 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 WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a complete review of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out around the same time to the WB250F so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Samsung WB250F

 TG-830 iHS WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 WB250F TG-830 iHS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung WB250F

 TG-830 iHS WB250F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the WB250F.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and WB250F.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
67
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (226g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging information
Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
35
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Samsung WB250F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $250