Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung EX2F
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Introduced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Announced December 2012

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung EX2F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly close but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 7 months earlier than the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-1 iHS scores vs the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung EX2F
TG-1 iHS | EX2F | |||
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Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+610k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
EX2F | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Announced | December 2012 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung EX2F
TG-1 iHS | EX2F | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the EX2F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and EX2F.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The TG-1 iHS features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The older TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Samsung EX2F |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-05-08 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 610k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 294 gr (0.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 48 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 209 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI90B | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $399 | $478 |