Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST80
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung ST80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-810 was brought out 20 months after the ST80 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-810 matches up vs the ST80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung ST80. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung ST80
TG-810 | ST80 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Olympus TG-810
ST80 | TG-810 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung ST80
TG-810 | ST80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung ST80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 compared to the ST80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and ST80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and ST80.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-810 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Samsung ST80 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 118g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $428 | $249 |