Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung MV800

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung MV800, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was launched 2 years later than the MV800 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-3 grades against the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-3 vs the MV800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and MV800 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and MV800.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.