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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Launched May 2012
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung ST150F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-1 iHS was launched 8 months before the ST150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung ST150F

 TG-1 iHS ST150F 
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 ST150F TG-1 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012More recent by 8 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung ST150F

 TG-1 iHS ST150F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the ST150F.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and ST150F.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography info
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
27
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography factors
Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (114g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography factors
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
39
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
30
rather wide (25mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung ST150F
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung ST150F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Samsung ST150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $300