Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX210
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX210 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
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX200
- Later Model is Samsung NX300
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Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung NX210, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Tough-3000 was launched 3 years before the NX210 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Tough-3000 grades against the NX210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung NX210
| Tough-3000 | NX210 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus Tough-3000
| NX210 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung NX210
| Tough-3000 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Tough-3000 and the NX210.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and NX210 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and NX210.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Tough-3000 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX210 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Samsung NX210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Samsung NX210 |
| Alternate name | mju Tough 3000 | - |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2012-08-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159g (0.35 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 71 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 719 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $625 |