Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung ST95

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung ST95, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was manufactured 4 years after the ST95 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-860 scores against the ST95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Samsung ST95. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys outer measurements 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 ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-860 versus the ST95.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and ST95 is 91 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and ST95.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-860 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.