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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung WB2200F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was revealed 5 years later than the WB2200F and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-6 scores against the WB2200F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung WB2200F

 TG-6 WB2200F 
ReleasedMay 2019January 2014Fresher by 66 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Olympus TG-6

 WB2200F TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung WB2200F

 TG-6 WB2200F 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung WB2200F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 vs the WB2200F.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and WB2200F is 90 and 59 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and WB2200F.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
40
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (253g)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
47
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery power (340 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (253g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
51
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (708g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (253g)
25
pretty wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (708g)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Samsung WB2200F
 Olympus Tough TG-6Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Samsung WB2200F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-05-22 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 grams (0.56 lb) 708 grams (1.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B BP-1410
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $449 $599