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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung ST150F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 6 months later than the ST150F and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung ST150F

 TG-2 iHS ST150F 
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 ST150F TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung ST150F

 TG-2 iHS ST150F 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features physical dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung ST150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the ST150F.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and ST150F.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
27
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography advice
Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
68
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
environment sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (114g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
46
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
36
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung ST150F
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSamsung ST150F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Samsung ST150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-28 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech OLED QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $380 $300