Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX30
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX30 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
- Launched March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX20
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Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung NX30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is very similar but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-3 was introduced 3 months after the NX30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-3 grades against the NX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung NX30
| TG-3 | NX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Olympus TG-3
| NX30 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1036k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+576k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung NX30
| TG-3 | NX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2014 |  | January 2014 | Similar age |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 enjoys external dimensions 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 NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 against the NX30.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and NX30 is 90 and 75 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and NX30.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-3 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX30 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung NX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung NX30 |
| Class | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-03-31 | 2014-01-03 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | DRIMeIV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| 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 gr (0.54 pounds) | 375 gr (0.83 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1014 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 pictures | 360 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | BP1410 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $350 | $699 |