Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung WB850F

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung WB850F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 13 months later than the WB850F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got outside measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the WB850F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and WB850F.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-830 iHS should have an edge in sensor innovation.