Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB1100F
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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67 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Revealed May 2017
- Old Model is Olympus TG-4
- Replacement is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
- Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-5 versus Samsung WB1100F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-5 was launched 3 years after the WB1100F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-5 scores against the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Samsung WB1100F
| TG-5 | WB1100F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2017 |  | January 2014 | Newer by 41 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Olympus TG-5
| WB1100F | TG-5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung WB1100F
| TG-5 | WB1100F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-5 vs the WB1100F.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and WB1100F is 90 and 67 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and WB1100F.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-5 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung WB1100F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Samsung WB1100F |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2017-05-17 | 2014-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
| 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) | 512 gr (1.13 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 340 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $449 | $250 |
