Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung DV150F
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung DV150F
Tough-3000 | DV150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus Tough-3000
DV150F | Tough-3000 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung DV150F
Tough-3000 | DV150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Samsung DV150F | |
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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 |