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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST600

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2012
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung ST600, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-1 iHS was revealed 2 years later than the ST600 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung ST600

 TG-1 iHS ST600 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2010More recent by 29 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 ST600 TG-1 iHS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k610kClearer screen (+542k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung ST600

 TG-1 iHS ST600 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the ST600.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and ST600 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and ST600.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST600 to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer TG-1 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
27
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography details
Samsung ST600 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (350 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
68
good battery life (350 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (150g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
good battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
Samsung ST600 Vlogging advice
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
30
decently wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (150 grams)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung ST600
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung ST600
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Samsung ST600
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2012-05-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 610 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 350 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI90B SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $330