Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was revealed 2 years after the Galaxy Camera which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-870 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 against the Galaxy Camera.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The younger TG-870 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.