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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus TG-4
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-3 versus Samsung DV300F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was brought out 2 years after the DV300F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-3 scores vs the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung DV300F

 TG-3 DV300F 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2012Newer by 28 months

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus TG-3

 DV300F TG-3 

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung DV300F

 TG-3 DV300F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-3 versus the DV300F.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and DV300F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-3 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography info
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-3
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (247 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (330 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
74
great battery (330 shots)
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
56
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
great battery (330 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging info
Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (247 grams)
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus Tough TG-3Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Samsung DV300F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-03-31 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $350 $200