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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Announced June 2013
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB250F, one is 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 WB250F (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 6 months after the WB250F so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung WB250F

 TG-2 iHS WB250F 
Screen resolution610k460kSharper screen (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 WB250F TG-2 iHS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB250F

 TG-2 iHS WB250F 
RevealedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has outside 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 WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the WB250F.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and WB250F.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB250F to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
27
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
68
great battery pack (350 per charge)
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (226g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
46
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSamsung WB250F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Samsung WB250F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-28 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 610k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology OLED TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $250