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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

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
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Samsung DV150F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was released 4 years before the DV150F which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Tough-3000 scores versus the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung DV150F

 Tough-3000 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus Tough-3000

 DV150F Tough-3000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung DV150F

 Tough-3000 DV150F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 features outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Tough-3000 against the DV150F.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and DV150F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than others (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
61
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (116g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
34
really wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
lighter than others (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Samsung DV150F
Also called mju Tough 3000 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $150