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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F 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 WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB350F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was launched 6 months earlier than the WB350F so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the WB350F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung WB350F

 TG-2 iHS WB350F 
Screen resolution610k460kCrisper screen (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 WB350F TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB350F

 TG-2 iHS WB350F 
RevealedJune 2013January 2014Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the WB350F.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and WB350F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
27
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography features
Samsung WB350F Travel photography features
68
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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lighter than competitors (276g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
46
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSamsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Samsung WB350F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-28 2014-01-07
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 style Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $260