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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was brought out 5 years after the ST700 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-870 matches up versus the ST700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung ST700

 TG-870 ST700 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2011More modern by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Olympus TG-870

 ST700 TG-870 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung ST700

 TG-870 ST700 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-870 vs the ST700.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and ST700 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and ST700.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-870 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
36
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-870
Street photography with Samsung ST700
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (221g)
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography information
Samsung ST700 Sports photography information
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
Travel photography with Samsung ST700
69
better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
50
really wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging details
Samsung ST700 Vlogging details
32
really wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
30
great max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Samsung ST700
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Samsung ST700
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Samsung ST700
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-06 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 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 -
Minimum native ISO 125 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 style Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $280