• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 8.3 megapixels
  • 13.90mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung MV900F advantages over Olympus TG-Tracker

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • More telephoto lens reach
    125 mm vs 14 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    17 mm vs 35 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    132g vs 180g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    16.3 vs 8.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 1/2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Olympus TG-Tracker advantages over Samsung MV900F

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Slower slow-motion
    240 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.61 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Newer
    8 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    14 mm vs 25 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster shutter
    1/24000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-WX9

Samsung MV900F
Sony DSC-WX9
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Olympus TG-Tracker
Sony DSC-WX9
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Sony W650

Samsung MV900F
Sony W650
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Olympus TG-Tracker
Sony W650
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Sony WX50

Samsung MV900F
Sony WX50
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
Olympus TG-Tracker
Sony WX50
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Olympus TG-2

Samsung MV900F
Olympus TG-2
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Slower slow-motion
Olympus TG-Tracker
Olympus TG-2
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Olympus TG-5

Samsung MV900F
Olympus TG-5
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Slower slow-motion
Olympus TG-Tracker
Olympus TG-5
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
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