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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST600, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was brought out 20 months later than the ST600 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-810 scores vs the ST600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung ST600

 TG-810 ST600 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Olympus TG-810

 ST600 TG-810 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k920kCrisper screen (+232k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung ST600

 TG-810 ST600 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 compared to the ST600.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and ST600 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and ST600.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-810 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography factors
Samsung ST600 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
64
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (150g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography highlights
43
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST600 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
30
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung ST600
 Olympus TG-810Samsung ST600
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-810 Samsung ST600
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 220 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $428 $330