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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Announced May 2012
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung WB750, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 9 months after the WB750 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the WB750 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung WB750

 TG-1 iHS WB750 
AnnouncedMay 2012September 2011Newer by 9 months
Display resolution610k460kClearer display (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 WB750 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung WB750

 TG-1 iHS WB750 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the WB750.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and WB750 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and WB750.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB750 to give extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-1 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
27
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (193 grams)
no articulating screen
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 WB750 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography features
Samsung WB750 Travel photography features
68
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average (193g)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography factors
46
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung WB750
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung WB750
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Samsung WB750
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-08 2011-09-01
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 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings - On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI90B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $339