Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX11

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Samsung NX11, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The Tough-3000 was brought out 11 months before the NX11 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Tough-3000 matches up against the NX11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the NX11.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and NX11 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and NX11.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Tough-3000 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX11 will resolve extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.