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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX3000 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
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
Samsung NX3000
(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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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung NX3000

 TG-6 NX3000 
IntroducedMay 2019May 2014Newer by 61 months
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Olympus TG-6

 NX3000 TG-6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung NX3000

 TG-6 NX3000 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"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).

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

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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and NX3000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (253 grams)
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (230 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography information
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography information
47
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
weather sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (253g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than others in class (230g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography features
57
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others (253 grams)
34
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (230 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Samsung NX3000
 Olympus Tough TG-6Samsung 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