Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX3000
90 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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89 Imaging
62 Features
62 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2019
- Replaced the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
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The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung NX3000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-6 was launched 5 years after the NX3000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-6 grades versus the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung NX3000
| TG-6 | NX3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2019 | May 2014 | Newer by 61 months | |
| Screen resolution | 1040k | 461k | Crisper screen (+579k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Olympus TG-6
| NX3000 | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung NX3000
| TG-6 | NX3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 provides outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-6 versus the NX3000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and NX3000 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and NX3000.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-6 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX3000 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung NX3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung NX3000 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2019-05-22 | 2014-05-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 35 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253 grams (0.56 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| 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 | 340 images | 370 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | B740 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $449 | $897 |