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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX210
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX500
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung NX300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-3 was launched 5 months later than the NX300 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-3 matches up vs the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung NX300

 TG-3 NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Olympus TG-3

 NX300 TG-3 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k460kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung NX300

 TG-3 NX300 
LaunchedMarch 2014November 2013Similar age
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 has got 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 NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 compared to the NX300.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and NX300.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-3 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography highlights
37
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
Samsung NX300 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (247g)
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
Sports photography with Samsung NX300
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (330 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography details
Samsung NX300 Travel photography details
74
great battery power (330 per charge)
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (247g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
66
includes focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography highlights
56
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (330 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
33
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Samsung NX300
 Olympus Tough TG-3Samsung NX300
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Samsung NX300
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-03-31 2013-11-24
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII DRIMe IV
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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 331 gr (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 76
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 942
Other
Battery life 330 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $750