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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Released May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung WB750, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was launched 7 years after the WB750 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-6 matches up vs the WB750 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung WB750

 TG-6 WB750 
RevealedMay 2019September 2011More modern by 94 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus TG-6

 WB750 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung WB750

 TG-6 WB750 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-6 vs the WB750.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and WB750 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and WB750.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB750 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
39
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Samsung WB750
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (253 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
46
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
Samsung WB750 Travel photography features
68
good battery (340 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (253g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
good megapixels (13MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography info
57
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (340 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB750 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (253g)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Samsung WB750
 Olympus Tough TG-6Samsung WB750
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Samsung WB750
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-05-22 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253g (0.56 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $449 $339