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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung WB350F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was unveiled 16 months after the WB350F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-4 scores against the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung WB350F

 TG-4 WB350F 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2014Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus TG-4

 WB350F TG-4 
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung WB350F

 TG-4 WB350F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 provides external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung WB350F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 compared to the WB350F.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and WB350F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and WB350F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-4 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography features
Samsung WB350F Sports photography features
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (380 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Travel photography highlights
74
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others (276 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
62
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (380 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
49
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (247g)
34
quite wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Samsung WB350F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-04-13 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED -
Hot shoe
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $379 $260