Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST600
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Announced January 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
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Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-870 was revealed 6 years after the ST600 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-870 grades against the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Samsung ST600. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung ST600
| TG-870 | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2016 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 74 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Olympus TG-870
| ST600 | TG-870 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung ST600
| TG-870 | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 features external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-870 and the ST600.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and ST600 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and ST600.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-870 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Samsung ST600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Samsung ST600 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2016-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| 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 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 921k dots | 1,152k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | 221 gr (0.49 lbs) | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | Li-50B | SLB07 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $280 | $330 |