Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX500
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX500 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
- Released March 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Superseded the Samsung NX300
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Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-3 was brought out 10 months prior to the NX500 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-3 scores vs the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung NX500
| TG-3 | NX500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Olympus TG-3
| NX500 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | March 2014 | More recent by 10 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1036k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+576k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung NX500
| TG-3 | NX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 offers physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-3 against the NX500.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and NX500 is 90 and 87 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and NX500.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-3 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will show more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older TG-3 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung NX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung NX500 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2014-03-31 | 2015-02-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | DRIMe 5 |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 | 16MP | 28MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6480 x 4320 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| 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 | - | 209 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.265 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247g (0.54 pounds) | 287g (0.63 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 87 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1379 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photos | 370 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $350 | $800 |