Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST65
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Push 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
- Replaced the Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST65 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-870 was introduced 5 years later than the ST65 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-870 matches up versus the ST65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Samsung ST65. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung ST65
| TG-870 | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2016 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 61 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Olympus TG-870
| ST65 | TG-870 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung ST65
| TG-870 | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 features outside measurements 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 ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung ST65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-870 compared to the ST65.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and ST65 is 91 and 99 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and ST65.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Samsung ST65 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Samsung ST65 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2016-01-06 | 2011-01-19 |
| 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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | - |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | - |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | () |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 221g (0.49 lb) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" 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 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | Li-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $280 | $130 |