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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 11 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TG-2 iHS Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2012Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution610k0kSharper display (+610k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Galaxy Camera 4G TG-2 iHS 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TG-2 iHS Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-2 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
27
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
68
good battery power (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
37
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-28 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 610 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology OLED 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, 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) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $380 $550