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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 3000
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was brought out 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Tough-3000 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Tough-3000 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus Tough-3000

 Galaxy Camera 4G Tough-3000 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Tough-3000 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 has outside measurements 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 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Tough-3000 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than others (305g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
quite wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
36
quite wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Also Known as mju Tough 3000 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 4.8"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical 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 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) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $550