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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-860
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung EX2F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-870 was introduced 3 years after the EX2F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-870 matches up against the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung EX2F

 TG-870 EX2F 
LaunchedJanuary 2016December 2012More modern by 38 months
Screen resolution921k0kClearer screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus TG-870

 EX2F TG-870 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung EX2F

 TG-870 EX2F 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 offers physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 versus the EX2F.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and EX2F.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-870 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus TG-870 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography advice
Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
65
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (221g)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (300 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography features
Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
69
good battery pack (300 CIPA)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (21mm)
more heavy than average in class (221g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (294 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
50
decently wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (300 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging factors
Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (221g)
71
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than others (294g)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Samsung EX2F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-06 2012-12-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $478