Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST600
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![Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870/Olympus-TG-870-front.jpg)
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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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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST600 Overview
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").
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The 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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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
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 | |||
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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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Samsung-ST600-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and ST600 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Samsung-ST600-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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.
![Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Samsung-ST600-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Samsung-ST600-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Samsung ST600 | |
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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 |