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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-860
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched April 2011
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was released 4 years after the ST93 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-870 matches up against the ST93 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung ST93

 TG-870 ST93 
LaunchedJanuary 2016April 2011More modern by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Olympus TG-870

 ST93 TG-870 

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung ST93

 TG-870 ST93 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 offers outer 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) whilst the Samsung ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-870 compared to the ST93.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and ST93 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and ST93.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-870 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography info
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (221 grams)
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (300 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
MP count good (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
Travel photography with Samsung ST93
69
great battery power (300 per charge)
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (21mm)
more heavy than others (221 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
50
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery power (300 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST93 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (221g)
27
great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Samsung ST93
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Samsung ST93
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-06 2011-04-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 110 grams (0.24 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 -