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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • New Model is Olympus TG-4
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was introduced 20 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-3 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TG-3 Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedMarch 2014August 2012More recent by 20 months
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus TG-3

 Galaxy Camera 4G TG-3 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TG-3 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-3 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-3 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
37
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (330 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
74
great battery life (330 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
56
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (330 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
really wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
37
really wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus Tough TG-3Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-03-31 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $550