Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung ST150F

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung ST150F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was revealed 6 years after the ST150F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-6 matches up against the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-6 vs the ST150F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and ST150F.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST150F to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.