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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 4 years after the TL100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS matches up vs the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung TL100

 TG-2 iHS TL100 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 55 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TL100 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung TL100

 TG-2 iHS TL100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the TL100.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and TL100.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-2 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography information
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features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography factors
Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Sports photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
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good battery life (350 shots)
weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (219g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography highlights
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quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (219g)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung TL100
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSamsung TL100
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Samsung TL100
Also called as - ST50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-28 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
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 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $22