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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 3000
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was released 8 months after the HZ10W so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Tough-3000 scores against the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung HZ10W

 Tough-3000 HZ10W 
IntroducedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus Tough-3000

 HZ10W Tough-3000 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung HZ10W

 Tough-3000 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 has got exterior measurements 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 HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the HZ10W.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and HZ10W.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus Tough-3000 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Tough-3000 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
61
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
35
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (249g)
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as mju Tough 3000 WB500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $300