Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung TL240
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
42
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
34
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(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
- Announced March 2014
- Successor is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is ST5000
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The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-3 versus Samsung TL240, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-3 was unveiled 4 years after the TL240 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-3 scores versus the TL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung TL240
| TG-3 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2014 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 52 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Olympus TG-3
| TL240 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung TL240
| TG-3 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-3 versus the TL240.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and TL240 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and TL240.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent TG-3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung TL240 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung TL240 |
| Also referred to as | - | ST5000 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2014-03-31 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $350 | $171 |