Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung TL500
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung TL500 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
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternate Name is EX1
Photography Glossary Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung TL500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is pretty similar but the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Tough-3000 was announced 6 months earlier than the TL500 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Tough-3000 matches up against the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung TL500
| Tough-3000 | TL500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Olympus Tough-3000
| TL500 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung TL500
| Tough-3000 | TL500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar generation |
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 offers external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the TL500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and TL500.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Tough-3000 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus Tough-3000 will offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Samsung TL500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Samsung TL500 |
| Also called | mju Tough 3000 | EX1 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2010-07-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/1.8-2.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) | 386 grams (0.85 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 40 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 129 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $0 | $527 |