Olympus E-3 vs Samsung GX-10
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Olympus E-3 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
- Announced February 2008
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-1
- Newer Model is Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released September 2006
- Later Model is Samsung GX-20
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Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus E-3 versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is very similar but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and GX-10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-3 was brought out 18 months after the GX-10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-3 grades against the GX-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Samsung GX-10
| E-3 | GX-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2008 |  | September 2006 | Newer by 18 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Olympus E-3
| GX-10 | E-3 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Samsung GX-10
| E-3 | GX-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 2.5" |  | 2.5" | Equivalent display size |
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-3 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 has physical measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-3 and the GX-10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and GX-10 is 56 and 59 respectively.
Olympus E-3 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and GX-10.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-3 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The fresher E-3 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-3 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
| Olympus E-3 | Samsung GX-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus E-3 | Samsung GX-10 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2008-02-20 | 2006-09-21 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
| Amount of lenses | 45 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Maximum video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 890 grams (1.96 lbs) | 793 grams (1.75 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 56 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 571 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $670 | $850 |