Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung WB850F

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung WB850F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was announced 4 years later than the WB850F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-870 scores against the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 has outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-870 vs the WB850F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and WB850F.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-870 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.