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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-810 versus Samsung ST65, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was released 7 months after the ST65 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-810 scores against the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung ST65

 TG-810 ST65 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Olympus TG-810

 ST65 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung ST65

 TG-810 ST65 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-810 against the ST65.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and ST65 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and ST65.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-810 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography features
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography advice
Samsung ST65 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
Samsung ST65 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography features
Samsung ST65 Travel photography features
64
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography features
43
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung ST65
 Olympus TG-810Samsung ST65
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-810 Samsung ST65
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-16 2011-01-19
Body design 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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $428 $130