Olympus E-420 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Olympus E-420 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Announced June 2008
- Succeeded the Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2012
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On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-420 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-420 was introduced 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-420 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus E-420 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-420 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
| E-420 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus E-420
| Galaxy Camera 3G | E-420 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | June 2008 | More recent by 50 months |
| Display dimensions | 4.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
| E-420 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus E-420 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-420 has got external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-420 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-420 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 77 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-420 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-420 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E-420 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-420 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
| Olympus E-420 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus E-420 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2008-06-23 | 2012-08-29 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | - |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 3 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
| Total lenses | 45 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 4.8" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | - |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) | 305 grams (0.67 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 527 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $999 | $606 |