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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus TG-4
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung SH100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was revealed 3 years after the SH100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-3 matches up against the SH100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung SH100

 TG-3 SH100 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2011Newer by 40 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Olympus TG-3

 SH100 TG-3 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung SH100

 TG-3 SH100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-3 and the SH100.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and SH100 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and SH100.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent TG-3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography factors
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (330 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
Travel photography with Samsung SH100
74
great battery power (330 CIPA)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography details
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography details
56
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery power (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
33
good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Samsung SH100
 Olympus Tough TG-3Samsung SH100
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Samsung SH100
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-03-31 2011-01-04
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) -
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $200