Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung SL30
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Also referred to as ES15

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Samsung SL30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Tough-3000 was released 11 months after the SL30 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Tough-3000 scores vs the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung SL30
Tough-3000 | SL30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Olympus Tough-3000
SL30 | Tough-3000 |
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Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung SL30
Tough-3000 | SL30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 has external 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 SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Samsung SL30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the SL30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and SL30.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus Tough-3000 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Tough-3000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Samsung SL30 |
Also called as | mju Tough 3000 | ES15 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159g (0.35 lb) | 140g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $93 |