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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Launched May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung WB800F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was manufactured 6 years later than the WB800F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-6 grades vs the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung WB800F

 TG-6 WB800F 
IntroducedMay 2019January 2013More recent by 78 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus TG-6

 WB800F TG-6 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung WB800F

 TG-6 WB800F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-6 versus the WB800F.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and WB800F.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB800F to give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger TG-6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (253g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
47
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography info
Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
68
great battery power (340 shots)
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (253 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
57
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (253g)
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus Tough TG-6Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Samsung WB800F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-05-22 2013-01-07
Body design 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 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 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253g (0.56 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $449 $300