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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-870 versus Samsung DV150F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was introduced 3 years after the DV150F which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-870 grades against the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung DV150F

 TG-870 DV150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2013Newer by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus TG-870

 DV150F TG-870 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung DV150F

 TG-870 DV150F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 against the DV150F.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and DV150F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-870 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
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good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography advice
Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV150F Sports photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (300 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery power (300 shots)
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (21mm)
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (116g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography highlights
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quite wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (300 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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relatively wide (25mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging features
Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
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quite wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
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relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Samsung DV150F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $150