Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung WB800F

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung WB800F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was launched 3 years later than the WB800F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-870 matches up against the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-870 vs the WB800F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-870 will have a benefit in sensor tech.