Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX3000

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX3000, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-860 was announced 9 months later than the NX3000 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-860 scores vs the NX3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung NX3000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-860 against the NX3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and NX3000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and NX3000.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-860 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-860 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.