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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Samsung WB150F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was released 18 months later than the WB150F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung WB150F

 TG-2 iHS WB150F 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2012More recent by 18 months
Display resolution610k460kClearer display (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 WB150F TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB150F

 TG-2 iHS WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the WB150F.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and WB150F.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB150F to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
27
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery (350 shots)
weather sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSamsung WB150F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Samsung WB150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-28 2012-01-09
Body design 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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
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) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 610k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech OLED TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $380 $230