Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung SH100
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40 Features
46 Overall
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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
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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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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).
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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.
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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 |