Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX300M
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX300M 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
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Announced January 2013

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX300M Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX300M, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

The Tough-3000 was announced 4 years before the NX300M and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Tough-3000 scores versus the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung NX300M
Tough-3000 | NX300M |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Olympus Tough-3000
NX300M | Tough-3000 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 768k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+538k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung NX300M
Tough-3000 | NX300M | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the NX300M.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and NX300M is 94 and 86 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and NX300M.
As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Tough-3000 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will give greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Samsung NX300M | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Samsung NX300M |
Also Known as | mju Tough 3000 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2013-01-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 768k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lb) | 331 grams (0.73 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 330 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $0 | $699 |