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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung ST100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 2 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the ST100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung ST100

 TG-1 iHS ST100 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2010More recent by 29 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 ST100 TG-1 iHS 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k610kCrisper display (+542k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung ST100

 TG-1 iHS ST100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung ST100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the ST100.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and ST100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and ST100.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST100 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer TG-1 iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography details
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography details
27
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Samsung ST100
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
60
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (155g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography details
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging details
Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic port
29
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung ST100
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung ST100
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Samsung ST100
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-05-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 610k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" 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 350 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $250