Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX3000
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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89 Imaging
63 Features
62 Overall
62
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
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The following is a complete review of the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung NX3000, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-610 was brought out 4 years prior to the NX3000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-610 scores versus the NX3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung NX3000
| TG-610 | NX3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Olympus TG-610
| NX3000 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2014 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 41 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung NX3000
| TG-610 | NX3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 features outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-610 compared to the NX3000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and NX3000 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and NX3000.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-610 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Samsung NX3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Samsung NX3000 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2014-05-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 35 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190g (0.42 lbs) | 230g (0.51 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| 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 | ||
| Battery life | 210 shots | 370 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | B740 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $223 | $897 |