Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung ST150F
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung ST150F
TG-2 iHS | ST150F | |||
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Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
ST150F | TG-2 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung ST150F
TG-2 iHS | ST150F | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Samsung ST150F | |
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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 |