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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-870
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung EX2F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The TG-860 was announced 2 years after the EX2F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-860 matches up vs the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Samsung EX2F

 TG-860 EX2F 
IntroducedFebruary 2015December 2012More modern by 26 months
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus TG-860

 EX2F TG-860 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung EX2F

 TG-860 EX2F 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-860 versus the EX2F.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-860 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-860 will provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger TG-860 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
manual focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography info
Samsung EX2F Street photography info
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography details
Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
47
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging factors
Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
71
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (294 grams)
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Samsung EX2F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-06 2012-12-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $279 $478