Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240
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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 TL240 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
- Revealed January 2016
- Superseded the Olympus TG-860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
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is ST5000
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The TG-870 was manufactured 6 years after the TL240 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-870 grades against the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Samsung TL240. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung TL240
TG-870 | TL240 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 74 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Olympus TG-870
TL240 | TG-870 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung TL240
TG-870 | TL240 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 features physical 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) while the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-870 and the TL240.
![Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Samsung-TL240-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and TL240 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Samsung-TL240-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and TL240.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Samsung-TL240-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Samsung-TL240-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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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 TL240 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Samsung TL240 |
Also referred to as | - | ST5000 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2016-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4334 x 3256 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
External flash | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 lbs) | 160g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-50B | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $280 | $171 |