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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL210 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
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-870
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL150
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung TL210, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was unveiled 5 years after the TL210 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-860 matches up vs the TL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Samsung TL210

 TG-860 TL210 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Olympus TG-860

 TL210 TG-860 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung TL210

 TG-860 TL210 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 versus Samsung TL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-860 vs the TL210.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and TL210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and TL210.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-860 to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography features
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography info
Samsung TL210 Street photography info
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography features
Samsung TL210 Sports photography features
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL210 Travel photography advice
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (21mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
features focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography highlights
48
really wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
fairly wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging info
Samsung TL210 Vlogging info
33
really wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
28
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (177g)
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Samsung TL210
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Samsung TL210
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Samsung TL210
Otherwise known as - PL150
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $279 $230