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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was announced 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Tough-3000 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Tough-3000 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus Tough-3000

 Galaxy Camera 3G Tough-3000 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010Fresher by 32 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Tough-3000 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 has external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Tough-3000 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography info
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
61
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
resolution is good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
37
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Also called as mju Tough 3000 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-07 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file 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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $606