Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300M
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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86 Imaging
63 Features
73 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300M 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
- Introduced March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus TG-4
(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
- Revealed January 2013
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300M Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300M, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is pretty close but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe TG-3 was brought out 16 months later than the NX300M which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-3 scores vs the NX300M for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung NX300M
TG-3 | NX300M | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Olympus TG-3
NX300M | TG-3 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 768k | 460k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung NX300M
TG-3 | NX300M | |||
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Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 has got outside dimensions 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 NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300M in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-3 vs the NX300M.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and NX300M.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-3 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher TG-3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung NX300M | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung NX300M |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-03-31 | 2013-01-03 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | DRIMe IV |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 768k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 331 gr (0.73 lbs) |
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 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery form | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $350 | $699 |