Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST150F

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung ST150F, former is 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 ST150F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was announced 3 years after the ST150F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-870 matches up against the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 has got physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung ST150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-870 against the ST150F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and ST150F.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-870 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.