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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB350F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was released 12 months prior to the WB350F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Samsung WB350F

 TG-830 iHS WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 WB350F TG-830 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung WB350F

 TG-830 iHS WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the WB350F.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and WB350F.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged TG-830 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
35
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (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 WB350F as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (276g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography factors
45
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSamsung WB350F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Samsung WB350F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-08 2014-01-07
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $260