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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB1100F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 6 months before the WB1100F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the WB1100F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung WB1100F

 TG-2 iHS WB1100F 
Display resolution610k460kSharper display (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 WB1100F TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB1100F

 TG-2 iHS WB1100F 
RevealedJune 2013January 2014Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the WB1100F.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and WB1100F is 91 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and WB1100F.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography factors
27
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography info
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography info
68
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
54
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (512g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography factors
46
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
23
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than average (512 grams)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB1100F
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Samsung WB1100F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-28 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 610 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 512g (1.13 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $380 $250