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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Released June 2013
Samsung WB210
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung WB210

 TG-2 iHS WB210 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution610k1kSharper screen (+609k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 WB210 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB210

 TG-2 iHS WB210 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
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supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
Samsung WB210 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average (174 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
68
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (174g)
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging info
Samsung WB210 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (174g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB210
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSamsung WB210
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