Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung EX2F

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung EX2F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very well matched but the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Tough-3000 was brought out 3 years prior to the EX2F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Tough-3000 grades versus the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides 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) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the EX2F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and EX2F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Tough-3000 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.