Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB250F
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
- Launched April 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
- Updated by Olympus TG-5
(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
- Launched January 2013
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB250F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-4 was introduced 2 years later than the WB250F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-4 grades against the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung WB250F
TG-4 | WB250F | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | January 2013 | More recent by 28 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus TG-4
WB250F | TG-4 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung WB250F
TG-4 | WB250F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 has outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 vs the WB250F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and WB250F.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-4 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung WB250F |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-04-13 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | - |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 380 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $379 | $250 |