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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 3000
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung WB210, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was launched 18 months earlier than the WB210 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Tough-3000 scores against the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung WB210

 Tough-3000 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 WB210 Tough-3000 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung WB210

 Tough-3000 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the WB210.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and WB210.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB210 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Street photography with Samsung WB210
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others in class (174g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung WB210
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Samsung WB210
Also Known as mju Tough 3000 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 174 gr (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $279