Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung MV800
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung MV800
TG-870 | MV800 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | September 2011 | Fresher by 53 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus TG-870
MV800 | TG-870 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung MV800
TG-870 | MV800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung MV800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Samsung MV800 | |
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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 |