Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB50F

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung WB50F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was introduced 5 years later than the WB50F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-6 matches up against the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 features physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-6 and the WB50F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and WB50F.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB50F to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 will have an edge in sensor innovation.