Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX100

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Tough-3000 was announced 8 months before the NX100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Tough-3000 grades vs the NX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the NX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and NX100 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and NX100.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Tough-3000 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX100 will resolve greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.