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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Released May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung WB350F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was brought out 5 years after the WB350F which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-6 grades against the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung WB350F

 TG-6 WB350F 
IntroducedMay 2019January 2014More modern by 66 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus TG-6

 WB350F TG-6 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung WB350F

 TG-6 WB350F 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-6 vs the WB350F.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and WB350F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and WB350F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB350F to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
39
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography info
Samsung WB350F Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (253 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
46
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (253 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography info
57
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
49
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (253g)
34
really wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus Tough TG-6Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Samsung WB350F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-05-22 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off -
External flash
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 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $449 $260