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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-860
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus TG-870 versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was launched 6 years after the ST100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-870 matches up vs the ST100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung ST100

		

		

			
 TG-870 ST100 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 ST100 TG-870 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k921kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung ST100

		

		

			
 TG-870 ST100 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 features outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-870 versus Samsung ST100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-870 versus the ST100.
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and ST100 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and ST100.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-870 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-870 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
36
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
33
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Street photography factors
Samsung ST100 Street photography factors
65
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 heavier than competition (221 grams)
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery power (300 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST100 Travel photography advice
69
 great battery power (300 shots)
 environment sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (21mm)
 heavier than competition (221g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
 has focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
50
 rather wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 environment sealing
 great battery power (300 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
37
 screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST100 Vlogging factors
32
 rather wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic port
 heavier than competition (221 grams)
29
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Samsung ST100
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Samsung ST100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $250