Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX3000

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.

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The 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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Olympus TG-6 versus Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.