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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(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
Samsung SH100
(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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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").

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The 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 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2011More modern by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper 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 dimensions3"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.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography features
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography features
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography advice
Samsung SH100 Street photography advice
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography features
Samsung SH100 Sports photography features
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (300 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography factors
Samsung SH100 Travel photography factors
69
better than average battery power (300 per charge)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography features
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography features
50
reasonably wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (300 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging advice
Samsung SH100 Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
33
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
comes with mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Samsung SH100
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Samsung 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
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