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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung GX-10 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung GX-10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is pretty close but the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Tough-3000 was announced 3 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Tough-3000 scores against the GX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung GX-10

 Tough-3000 GX-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2010September 2006Fresher by 41 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 GX-10 Tough-3000 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung GX-10

 Tough-3000 GX-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 has external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the GX-10.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and GX-10 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and GX-10.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Tough-3000 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus Tough-3000 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Tough-3000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography details
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography features
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography info
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography info
61
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography factors
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
9
can't record video
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung GX-10
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Samsung GX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Samsung GX-10
Also referred to as mju Tough 3000 -
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-07 2006-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 lbs) 793g (1.75 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $850