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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung DV150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was unveiled 6 years after the DV150F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-6 grades versus the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung DV150F

 TG-6 DV150F 
IntroducedMay 2019January 2013Newer by 78 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus TG-6

 DV150F TG-6 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung DV150F

 TG-6 DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 features physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 against the DV150F.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and DV150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and DV150F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung DV150F to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-6 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (253g)
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
68
great battery (340 per charge)
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (253g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
34
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (253 grams)
32
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus Tough TG-6Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Samsung DV150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-05-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 grams (0.56 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 340 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $449 $150