Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST700
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
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Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung ST700, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-810 was revealed 8 months later than the ST700 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-810 scores versus the ST700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 & Samsung ST700. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung ST700
| TG-810 | ST700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 8 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Olympus TG-810
| ST700 | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung ST700
| TG-810 | ST700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 has outer measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-810 and the ST700.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and ST700 is 92 and 99 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and ST700.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST700 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-810 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Samsung ST700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus TG-810 | Samsung ST700 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2011-01-05 |
| 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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| 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 rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $428 | $280 |