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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Released March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-4
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB210, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was revealed 2 years after the WB210 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-3 matches up versus the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung WB210

 TG-3 WB210 
LaunchedMarch 2014July 2011Newer by 33 months
Display resolution460k1kClearer display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus TG-3

 WB210 TG-3 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung WB210

 TG-3 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 compared to the WB210.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and WB210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and WB210.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer TG-3 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
37
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography features
Samsung WB210 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (247 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (174 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
74
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
56
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery pack (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging information
Samsung WB210 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (247 grams)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Samsung WB210
 Olympus Tough TG-3Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Samsung WB210
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-03-31 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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) 174 gr (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $279