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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung WB850F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was unveiled 2 years later than the WB850F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-3 grades vs the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung WB850F

 TG-3 WB850F 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2012Fresher by 28 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Olympus TG-3

 WB850F TG-3 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung WB850F

 TG-3 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 against the WB850F.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography highlights
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography details
Samsung WB850F Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (330 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery life (330 per charge)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
56
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery life (330 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB850F Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
34
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Samsung WB850F
 Olympus Tough TG-3Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Samsung WB850F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-03-31 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" 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 330 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $350 $599