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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
Samsung EX2F
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung EX2F

 TG-1 iHS EX2F 
Display resolution610k0kSharper display (+610k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX2F TG-1 iHS 
AnnouncedDecember 2012May 2012Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung EX2F

 TG-1 iHS EX2F 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
27
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography advice
Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (350 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
68
good battery power (350 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (294g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging features
Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung EX2F
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