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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 3000
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung HZ30W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was brought out very close to the HZ30W and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Tough-3000 scores against the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung HZ30W

		

		

			
 Tough-3000 HZ30W 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus Tough-3000

		

		

			
 HZ30W Tough-3000 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung HZ30W

		

		

			
 Tough-3000 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the HZ30W.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and HZ30W.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really factor the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography information
21
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
29
 focusing manually
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography details
Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
36
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
42
 long zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
61
 weather proof
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low MP (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
 lighter than competitors in class (245g)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (360mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus Tough-3000 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
35
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
28
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic socket
30
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone port
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung HZ30W
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Samsung HZ30W
Also called mju Tough 3000 WB600
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $280