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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here is a complete review of the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung WB850F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was manufactured 3 years later than the WB850F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-4 matches up against the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung WB850F

 TG-4 WB850F 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2012Fresher by 40 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Olympus TG-4

 WB850F TG-4 
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung WB850F

 TG-4 WB850F 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 provides 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) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 vs the WB850F.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-4 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography highlights
46
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography advice
Samsung WB850F Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (247g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
Samsung WB850F Sports photography details
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography information
Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
74
great battery pack (380 shots)
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
62
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (380 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
34
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
34
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung WB850F
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Samsung WB850F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-04-13 2012-01-09
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $379 $599