Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX210
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX210 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
- Released March 2014
- Renewed by Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
- New Model is Samsung NX300
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Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX210, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-3 was revealed 20 months later than the NX210 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-3 grades versus the NX210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung NX210
| TG-3 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2014 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus TG-3
| NX210 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung NX210
| TG-3 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 provides external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-3 compared to the NX210.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and NX210 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and NX210.
Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-3 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher TG-3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung NX210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung NX210 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2014-03-31 | 2012-08-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 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 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247g (0.54 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 71 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 719 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 330 shots |
| Type 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $350 | $625 |