Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB700
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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98 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB700 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
- Revealed March 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched December 2010
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In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-3 versus Samsung WB700, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-3 was released 3 years after the WB700 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-3 scores against the WB700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung WB700
| TG-3 | WB700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2014 |  | December 2010 | Newer by 40 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus TG-3
| WB700 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung WB700
| TG-3 | WB700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 offers external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-3 against the WB700.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and WB700.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-3 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger TG-3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung WB700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung WB700 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2014-03-31 | 2010-12-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | () |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $350 | $300 |
