Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung GX-10
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung GX-10 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
- Released March 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced September 2006
- Renewed by Samsung GX-20
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung GX-10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-3 was manufactured 7 years after the GX-10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-3 scores against the GX-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung GX-10
TG-3 | GX-10 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | September 2006 | Newer by 92 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Crisper screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Olympus TG-3
GX-10 | TG-3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung GX-10
TG-3 | GX-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 provides outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-3 versus the GX-10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and GX-10 is 90 and 59 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and GX-10.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-3 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-3 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger TG-3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung GX-10 |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2014-03-31 | 2006-09-21 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 793 grams (1.75 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 330 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $350 | $850 |