Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced July 2011

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB210, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 24 months later than the WB210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB210. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung WB210
TG-2 iHS | WB210 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper screen (+609k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
WB210 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB210
TG-2 iHS | WB210 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the WB210.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and WB210.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB210 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Samsung WB210 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-06-28 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 610 thousand dots | 1 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 pounds) | 174g (0.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $380 | $279 |