Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB30F

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was manufactured 8 months before the WB30F 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 full comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got exterior measurements 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 WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the WB30F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and WB30F.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be behind in sensor technology.