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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB800F 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 WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung WB800F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 8 months earlier than the WB800F so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung WB800F

 TG-1 iHS WB800F 
Screen resolution610k460kSharper screen (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 WB800F TG-1 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 8 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung WB800F

 TG-1 iHS WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account 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") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the WB800F.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and WB800F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography info
27
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
Samsung WB800F Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (350 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography info
Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
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good battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Samsung WB800F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-08 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 610k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $300