Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX200
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX100
- Newer Model is Samsung NX210
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Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung NX200, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is fairly similar but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-3 was introduced 2 years later than the NX200 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-3 matches up versus the NX200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung NX200
| TG-3 | NX200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2014 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Olympus TG-3
| NX200 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung NX200
| TG-3 | NX200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 has got external 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 NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-3 and the NX200.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and NX200 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and NX200.
All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-3 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX200 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung NX200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung NX200 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-03-31 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| 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 | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 223g (0.49 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 618 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photos | 330 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $350 | $818 |
