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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was brought out 6 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-6 grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TG-6 Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedMay 2019August 2012Fresher by 82 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k0kCrisper display (+1040k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus TG-6

 Galaxy Camera 3G TG-6 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TG-6 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-6 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
40
manual focus
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (253 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
47
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
68
good battery (340 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (253g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
57
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
heavier than average (253g)
37
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Olympus Tough TG-6Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-05-22 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $449 $606