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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB35F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was revealed 5 years after the WB35F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-6 matches up vs the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung WB35F

 TG-6 WB35F 
AnnouncedMay 2019January 2014Newer by 66 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus TG-6

 WB35F TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung WB35F

 TG-6 WB35F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys outer 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 WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-6 vs the WB35F.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and WB35F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and WB35F.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB35F to produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
37
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography factors
Samsung WB35F Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (253g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
68
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competitors (194g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus Tough TG-6Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Samsung WB35F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-05-22 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file 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 253 grams (0.56 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $449 $130