Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB750

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung WB750, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was launched 3 years later than the WB750 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-4 grades vs the WB750 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Samsung WB750. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 comes with outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-4 and the WB750.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and WB750 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and WB750.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-4 to give more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.