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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-870 versus Samsung DV300F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was launched 4 years after the DV300F which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-870 grades vs the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung DV300F

          

          

            
 TG-870 DV300F 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2012More modern by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus TG-870

          

          

            
 DV300F TG-870 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung DV300F

          

          

            
 TG-870 DV300F 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 has outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-870 versus Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 vs the DV300F.
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and DV300F.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos though you may want to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The newer TG-870 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

            Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
34
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Street photography factors
Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
65
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 heavier than average in class (221 grams)
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (133 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery life (300 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
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 great battery life (300 per charge)
 weather proof
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (21mm)
 heavier than average in class (221g)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition (133 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
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 fairly wide (21mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 great battery life (300 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
43
 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging info
Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
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 fairly wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 does not have mic socket
 heavier than average in class (221g)
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 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (133 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic jack
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Samsung DV300F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-06 2012-01-02
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface 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, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
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 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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)
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $200