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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2012
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung WB250F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 8 months before the WB250F so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-1 iHS scores vs the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung WB250F

 TG-1 iHS WB250F 
Screen resolution610k460kSharper screen (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 WB250F TG-1 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 8 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung WB250F

 TG-1 iHS WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outside measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the WB250F.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and WB250F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB250F to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
26
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
68
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (226g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
46
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung WB250F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Samsung WB250F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 610 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $250