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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Released March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-4
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released September 2011
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-3 versus Samsung WB750, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was released 2 years later than the WB750 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-3 scores versus the WB750 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung WB750

 TG-3 WB750 
ReleasedMarch 2014September 2011More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus TG-3

 WB750 TG-3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung WB750

 TG-3 WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 vs the WB750.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and WB750 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and WB750.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-3 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
has manual focus
MP count decent (13MP)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography details
Samsung WB750 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (193g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography information
Samsung WB750 Sports photography information
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (193 grams)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
56
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery pack (330 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Samsung WB750
 Olympus Tough TG-3Samsung WB750
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Samsung WB750
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-03-31 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $339