Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SH100
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![Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-860/Olympus-TG-860-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2015
- Successor is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SH100 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SH100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The TG-860 was revealed 4 years later than the SH100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-860 grades versus the SH100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SH100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Samsung SH100. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Samsung SH100
TG-860 | SH100 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 50 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Olympus TG-860
SH100 | TG-860 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung SH100
TG-860 | SH100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SH100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-860 vs the SH100.
![Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-860-vs-Samsung-SH100-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and SH100 is 91 and 99 respectively.
![Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-860-vs-Samsung-SH100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and SH100.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-860 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-860-vs-Samsung-SH100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-860-vs-Samsung-SH100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Samsung SH100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Samsung SH100 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2011-01-04 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4230 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224 gr (0.49 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $279 | $200 |