Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Tough-3000 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus Tough-3000
Galaxy Camera 4G | Tough-3000 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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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 |