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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST700, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was introduced about the same time to the ST700 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-610 matches up vs the ST700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung ST700

 TG-610 ST700 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Olympus TG-610

 ST700 TG-610 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung ST700

 TG-610 ST700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 features physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-610 vs the ST700.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and ST700 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and ST700.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST700 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography factors
Samsung ST700 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST700 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
good megapixels (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Samsung ST700
42
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST700 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung ST700
 Olympus TG-610Samsung ST700
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-610 Samsung ST700
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $223 $280