• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 483.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 21.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung WB350F advantages over Olympus TG-850

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    483 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Olympus TG-850 advantages over Samsung WB350F

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung WB850F

Samsung WB350F
Samsung WB850F
  • $232
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • More dots on screen
Olympus TG-850
Samsung WB850F
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Olympus SZ-31MR

Samsung WB350F
Olympus SZ-31MR
  • $232
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
Olympus TG-850
Olympus SZ-31MR
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Samsung WB800F

Samsung WB350F
Samsung WB800F
  • $232
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
Olympus TG-850
Samsung WB800F
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Olympus TG-860

Samsung WB350F
Olympus TG-860
  • $232
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Tiltable Screen
Olympus TG-850
Olympus TG-860
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Olympus TG-870

Samsung WB350F
Olympus TG-870
  • $232
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Tiltable Screen
Olympus TG-850
Olympus TG-870
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS
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