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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was manufactured 5 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Tough-3000 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Tough-3000 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 Galaxy Camera 2 Tough-3000 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 48 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Tough-3000 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (283 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery power (400 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography highlights
61
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography details
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery power (400 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than competition (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Otherwise known as mju Tough 3000 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-07 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" 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
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $400