Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung WB750
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung WB750 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
- Launched January 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched September 2011

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung WB750 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung WB750, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-870 was announced 4 years later than the WB750 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-870 scores vs the WB750 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Samsung WB750. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung WB750
TG-870 | WB750 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | September 2011 | Fresher by 53 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus TG-870
WB750 | TG-870 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung WB750
TG-870 | WB750 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 provides physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 and the WB750.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and WB750 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and WB750.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-870 to deliver more detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-870 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Samsung WB750 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Samsung WB750 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-01-06 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4096 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 grams (0.49 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-50B | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $280 | $339 |