Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung SH100
91 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
42
99 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched January 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung SH100 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-870 was brought out 5 years after the SH100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-870 matches up against the SH100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung SH100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung SH100
| TG-870 | SH100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2016 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 61 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Olympus TG-870
| SH100 | TG-870 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung SH100
| TG-870 | SH100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 provides physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung SH100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-870 against the SH100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and SH100 is 91 and 99 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and SH100.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer TG-870 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideStreet Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthSports Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneTravel Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsLandscape Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsVlogging Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Samsung SH100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Samsung SH100 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2016-01-06 | 2011-01-04 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4230 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | - |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | - |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 221g (0.49 pounds) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | Li-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $280 | $200 |