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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 3000
Samsung WB700
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung WB700

 Tough-3000 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 WB700 Tough-3000 
LaunchedDecember 2010January 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung WB700

 Tough-3000 WB700 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
38
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging information
Samsung WB700 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung WB700
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Samsung WB700
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