Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ50W

Below is a extended review of the Olympus TG-870 versus Samsung HZ50W, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was brought out 5 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-870 grades versus the HZ50W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 and the HZ50W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and HZ50W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and HZ50W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-870 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 will have an edge in sensor innovation.