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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 3000
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was announced 9 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z50 grades versus the Tough-3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 Z50 Tough-3000 
AnnouncedOctober 2019January 2010Fresher by 119 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Nikon Z50

 Tough-3000 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus Tough-3000

 Z50 Tough-3000 

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 offers outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z50 vs the Tough-3000.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and Tough-3000 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and Tough-3000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will give you more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Z50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography features
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography features
73
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (397g)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Sports photography camera
75
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography details
77
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good resolution (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (397g)
61
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Olympus Tough-3000
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (397g)
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Nikon Z50Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z50 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also called as - mju Tough 3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2019-10-10 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 320 pictures -
Battery form Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $857 $0