Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Samsung ST6500 and Olympus TG-860 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung ST6500 has external dimensions of 102 x 57 x 19 mm (4.02 x 2.24 x 0.75″) and weighs (including batteries). Olympus TG-860 has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 28 mm (5.12 x 2.52 x 1.1″) and weighs 224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Samsung ST6500 and Olympus TG-860. Samsung ST6500 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Olympus TG-860.
![Samsung ST6500 vs Olympus TG-860 Camera Size Comparison - Front View]()
Comparison image of Samsung ST6500 and Olympus TG-860 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Samsung ST6500 and Olympus TG-860.
![Samsung ST6500 vs Olympus TG-860 Camera Size Comparison - Back View]()
Comparison image of Samsung ST6500 and Olympus TG-860 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Samsung ST6500 and Olympus TG-860.
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Top View Comparison image of Samsung ST6500 and Olympus TG-860 Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung ST6500 is 224g lighter than the Olympus TG-860 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
Waterproof Cameras
Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung ST6500 and Olympus TG-860's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".
On the other hand, Olympus TG-860 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Samsung ST6500 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-860.
Both Samsung ST6500 and Olympus TG-860 have 1/2.3" sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.
Below you can see the ST6500 and TG-860 sensor size comparison.
![Samsung ST6500 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Size Comparison]()
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung ST6500 and Olympus TG-860 Cameras
Samsung ST6500 and Olympus TG-860 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
Samsung ST6500 features a 26-130 mm 5× zoom lens whereas Olympus TG-860 features a 21-105 mm F3.5-5.7 5× zoom lens.
Olympus TG-860 has 5mm wider coverage than the Samsung ST6500. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f, Samsung ST6500 is faster at widest end.
On the tele end, Samsung ST6500 has 25mm longer reach than the Olympus TG-860. At f, it is also faster at tele end.
Wide Coverage
Compact Cameras
Max Aperture at Tele
Compact Cameras
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Max Aperture at Wide
Compact Cameras
In this section, we rank and compare Samsung ST6500 and Olympus TG-860 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.
Samsung ST6500 for Portrait Photography
Olympus TG-860 for Portrait Photography
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details
Samsung ST6500 for Street Photography
Olympus TG-860 for Street Photography
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
21 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Samsung ST6500 for Sports Photography
Olympus TG-860 for Sports Photography
Fast Lens at Tele: f
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Focus Points
105 mm Tele Lens
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.70
Read the details
Samsung ST6500 for Daily Photography
Olympus TG-860 for Daily Photography
Compact Body
Body Thickness 19mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details
Compact Body
224g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details
Samsung ST6500 for Landscape Photography
Olympus TG-860 for Landscape Photography
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Environmental Sealings
21 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Read the details
You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Samsung ST6500 and Olympus TG-860, below you can find their scores in five different aspects.
Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.
Here is a summary of how Samsung ST6500 and Olympus TG-860 scores compare:
Samsung ST6500
Ranked
#136 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked
#1174 out of 1221 in all Cameras
Olympus TG-860
Ranked
#4 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked
#481 out of 1221 in all Cameras
Olympus TG-860 has a higher Overall Score than the Samsung ST6500 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.
| General |
Samsung ST6500 |
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
| Brand |
Samsung |
Olympus |
| Announced |
2011-01-19 |
2015-02-06 |
| Body Type |
Ultracompact |
Ultracompact |
Sensor |
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| Type |
CCD |
CMOS |
| Size |
1/2.3" |
1/2.3" |
| Dimensions |
6.08 x 4.56 mm |
6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Area |
27.72mm2 |
28.07mm2 |
| Megapixels |
16 megapixels |
16 megapixels |
| Max Resolution |
4608 x 3456 |
4608 x 3456 |
| Max Native Light sensitivity |
3,200 ISO |
6,400 ISO |
| Min Native Light sensitivity |
80 ISO |
125 ISO |
| RAW Support |
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Autofocus |
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| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens |
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| Manual Focus |
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| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Lens Focal Range |
26-130 mm (5×) |
21-105 mm (5×) |
| Max Aperture |
no lens |
F3.5-5.7 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
1cm |
Screen |
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| Type |
Fixed type |
Tilting |
| Size |
3" |
3" |
| Resolution |
460k dots |
460k dots |
| Touch Screen |
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Viewfinder |
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| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
Photography Features |
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| Max Mechanical Shutter |
1/2000s |
1/2000s |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
No |
Optical |
| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
n/a |
4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
| External Flash |
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| Continuous Shooting |
n/a |
7.0 fps |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| WB Bracketing |
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Video Features |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
n/a |
H.264 |
| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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Connectivity |
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| Wireless Connectivity |
None |
Built-In |
| HDMI |
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Physical |
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| Environmental Sealing |
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| Weight |
n/a |
224g |
| Dimensions |
102 x 57 x 19mm |
110 x 64 x 28mm |
| Battery Life |
n/a |
300 shots |
Other Features |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| GPS |
None |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Scores |
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Report a correction |
Report a correction |