Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Here is a extended review of the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was released 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-860 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 features external 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-860 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer TG-860 will have an advantage in sensor tech.