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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Samsung WB50F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 6 months before the WB50F and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-2 iHS matches up vs the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung WB50F

 TG-2 iHS WB50F 
Display resolution610k460kClearer display (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 WB50F TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB50F

 TG-2 iHS WB50F 
RevealedJune 2013January 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides external dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the WB50F.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and WB50F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB50F to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
27
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
68
great battery (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (207g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB50F
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSamsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Samsung WB50F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-28 2014-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 207 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $180