Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV300F
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung DV300F
TG-3 | DV300F | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus TG-3
DV300F | TG-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung DV300F
TG-3 | DV300F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact 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).
Analyze the Olympus TG-3 versus Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung DV300F | |
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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 |