Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB700
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB700 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
- Other Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched December 2010
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB700, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Tough-3000 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the WB700 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Tough-3000 matches up versus the WB700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Samsung WB700. The full galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung WB700
Tough-3000 | WB700 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus Tough-3000
WB700 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Launched | December 2010 | January 2010 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung WB700
Tough-3000 | WB700 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 features outer 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 WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Tough-3000 and the WB700.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and WB700.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB700 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Samsung WB700 |
Alternative name | mju Tough 3000 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $300 |