Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung MV800
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Announced September 2011
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Below, we are looking at the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung MV800, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-610 was brought out 7 months earlier than the MV800 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-610 matches up against the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung MV800
| TG-610 | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus TG-610
| MV800 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2011 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung MV800
| TG-610 | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 features external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-610 against the MV800.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and MV800.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Samsung MV800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Samsung MV800 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-09-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 920k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
| 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 | 210 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | BP70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Micro SD |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $223 | $499 |