Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB850F
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54 Overall
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51 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2019
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2012

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB850F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-6 was revealed 7 years later than the WB850F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-6 scores against the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung WB850F
TG-6 | WB850F | |||
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Introduced | May 2019 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 90 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+426k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Olympus TG-6
WB850F | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung WB850F
TG-6 | WB850F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 has got outside dimensions 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 WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-6 against the WB850F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and WB850F.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB850F to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-6 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung WB850F |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2019-05-22 | 2012-01-09 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 253g (0.56 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $449 | $599 |