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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Updated by Olympus TG-870
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung DV300F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was revealed 3 years later than the DV300F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-860 grades vs the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Samsung DV300F

 TG-860 DV300F 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2012Fresher by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus TG-860

 DV300F TG-860 

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung DV300F

 TG-860 DV300F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-860 and the DV300F.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and DV300F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-860 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography details
Samsung DV300F Street photography details
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-860
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
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environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (21mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
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really wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
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really wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Samsung DV300F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-06 2012-01-02
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Yes Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 300 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $279 $200