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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-870
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was unveiled 24 months after the Galaxy Camera making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-860 grades against the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TG-860 Galaxy Camera 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2013Newer by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus TG-860

 Galaxy Camera TG-860 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TG-860 Galaxy Camera 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 features outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-860 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-860 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-860
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (300g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
48
decently wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
37
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
lighter than average (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called as - Wi-Fi
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 2013-02-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Yes BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 gr (0.49 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $279 $450