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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F 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 WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was released 6 months after the WB800F so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-2 iHS matches up vs the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung WB800F

 TG-2 iHS WB800F 
Screen resolution610k460kClearer screen (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 WB800F TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB800F

 TG-2 iHS WB800F 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys exterior 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) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the WB800F.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
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has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
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good battery pack (350 shots)
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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lighter than competitors (218 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
Samsung WB800F Vlogging information
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relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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really wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSamsung WB800F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Samsung WB800F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-28 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology OLED TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $380 $300