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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
Samsung WB250F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung WB250F

 TG-4 WB250F 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2013More recent by 28 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus TG-4

 WB250F TG-4 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung WB250F

 TG-4 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
47
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
36
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (247 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
74
great battery pack (380 per charge)
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
62
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (380 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (247 grams)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung WB250F
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