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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Announced April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB50F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was introduced 16 months after the WB50F which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-4 matches up versus the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung WB50F

 TG-4 WB50F 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2014Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus TG-4

 WB50F TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung WB50F

 TG-4 WB50F 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-4 vs the WB50F.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and WB50F.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
36
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (380 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
74
great battery (380 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
62
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung WB50F
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Samsung WB50F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-04-13 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $379 $180