Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung MV800
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Released September 2011
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The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung MV800, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-2 iHS was released 23 months after the MV800 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the MV800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung MV800
| TG-2 iHS | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | September 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
| Screen resolution | 610k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+150k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| MV800 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung MV800
| TG-2 iHS | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung MV800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the MV800.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and MV800.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-2 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Samsung MV800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Samsung MV800 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-06-28 | 2011-09-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 610k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | OLED | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.20 m |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
| 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 | 350 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | Li-90B | BP70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | - | Micro SD |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $380 | $499 |