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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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 MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung MV800, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was launched 3 years after the MV800 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-860 grades against the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Samsung MV800

 TG-860 MV800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015September 2011Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus TG-860

 MV800 TG-860 
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Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung MV800

 TG-860 MV800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-860 versus the MV800.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and MV800.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-860 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-860
Street photography with Samsung MV800
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Sports photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-860
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (21mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-860
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
47
fairly wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging details
Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Samsung MV800
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Samsung MV800
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-06 2011-09-01
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Micro SD
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $499