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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Released August 2011
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB700, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was released 8 months later than the WB700 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-810 scores versus the WB700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung WB700

 TG-810 WB700 
IntroducedAugust 2011December 2010Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus TG-810

 WB700 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB700

 TG-810 WB700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 and the WB700.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and WB700.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-810 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
Samsung WB700 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
28
good resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography information
Samsung WB700 Travel photography information
64
environment sealing
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung WB700
 Olympus TG-810Samsung WB700
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-810 Samsung WB700
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) -
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 220 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $428 $300