Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB150F
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB150F 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Released January 2012
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Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Tough-3000 was announced 24 months prior to the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Tough-3000 grades against the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung WB150F
| Tough-3000 | WB150F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus Tough-3000
| WB150F | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung WB150F
| Tough-3000 | WB150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 has external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Tough-3000 against the WB150F.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and WB150F.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB150F to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Samsung WB150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Samsung WB150F |
| Also called as | mju Tough 3000 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159g (0.35 pounds) | 188g (0.41 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" 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 | ||
| Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $0 | $230 |