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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-860
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung MV800, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was introduced 4 years later than the MV800 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-870 scores versus the MV800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung MV800

 TG-870 MV800 
RevealedJanuary 2016September 2011Fresher by 53 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus TG-870

 MV800 TG-870 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung MV800

 TG-870 MV800 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 versus the MV800.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and MV800.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-870 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
36
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-870
Street photography with Samsung MV800
65
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (121g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Sports photography highlights
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (300 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
69
good battery life (300 per charge)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (21mm)
more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (121g)
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography factors
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography factors
50
relatively wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery life (300 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging advice
Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (221g)
34
really wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Samsung MV800
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Samsung MV800
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-06 2011-09-01
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Micro SD
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $499