Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung NX3000

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung NX3000, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The TG-320 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-320 grades vs the NX3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 features physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 versus the NX3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and NX3000 is 94 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and NX3000.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-320 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.