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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Samsung WB35F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was revealed 12 months prior to the WB35F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Samsung WB35F

 TG-830 iHS WB35F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 WB35F TG-830 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung WB35F

 TG-830 iHS WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers physical measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the WB35F.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and WB35F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and WB35F.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged TG-830 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography features
Samsung WB35F Sports photography features
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
45
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSamsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Samsung WB35F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-08 2014-01-07
Body design 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $130