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Olympus Stylus Tough 3000

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
13 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
15 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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5 editorial reviews
The 12-megapixel mju Tough-3000 compact camera offers a good combination of features, durability, convenience and affordability. As with most rugged cameras, you won't get exhibition-quality prints from the 3000, but adrenaline junkies should give it a perusalRead more
Olympus Tough-3000 review, find out how the Tough-3000 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.Read more
The Olympus Mju Tough 3000 is an all-action, go everywhere camera for the mass-market, offering freeze, shock and water -proofness for a budget price-tag. Armed with 12 megapixels, a 2.7 inch screen, and 3.6x wide-angle zoom lens, the Olympus Mju / Stylus 3000 also features HD movies and SD memory card support for the first time on a Tough camera. Find out if this is the do-it-all camera for you in our Olympus Mju Tough 3000 review.Read more
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Cons

  • only Contrast Detect AF and is missing Phase Detect AF
  • Olympus Tough-3000 does not have manual focus
  • the display is not a touch screen

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 3968, 2976 px
  • 3.5
  • Face detection, Face tracking, Spot Auto Focus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Olympus Stylus Tough 3000 - Pros & Cons

Olympus Stylus Tough 3000

Cons

  • only Contrast Detect AF and is missing Phase Detect AF
  • Olympus Tough-3000 does not have manual focus
  • the display is not a touch screen
  • somewhat sluggish and not good in low light
  • RAW files are not saved so you have less margin for error
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Olympus Tough-3000 have built-in GPS
  • Olympus Tough-3000 have Image Stabilization
  • Does the Olympus Tough-3000 have Weather Sealing
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • it does not cost you a cent more

Olympus Stylus Tough 3000 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3968 x 2976 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Olympus Stylus Tough 3000 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors13.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution3968 x 2976 px
Other resolutions
  • 2560x1920
  • 2048x1536
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1200
  • 1280x960
  • 640x480
ProcessorTruePic III
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.6 x
Digital zoom5.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture3.5
Focal length equiv28 - 102
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Face tracking
  • Spot Auto Focus
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range0.79 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 12
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive1.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Cuisine
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 12
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight5.61 oz
Width3.78 in
Height2.56 in
Depth0.92 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 64
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO high autoyes
ISO minimum64
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution3968 x 2976 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Fluorescent
  • Sunny
  • Tungsten
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMPEG-4
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Pink
  • Red
Waterproof up to3
Freezeproof up to14.0 °F
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Internal storage1024.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.21
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeyes

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Olympus Stylus Tough 3000 Olympus - Editorial Reviews (5)

2.8
Based on 5 reviews
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  • 2
  • 1
Olympus Stylus Tough 3000 Olympus mju Tough-3000
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CNET
Published: 24.03.2010
Olympus mju Tough-3000

The 12-megapixel mju Tough-3000 compact camera offers a good combination of features, durability, convenience and affordability. As with most rugged cameras, you won't get exhibition-quality prints from the 3000, but adrenaline junkies should give it a perusal

Olympus Stylus Tough 3000 Olympus Tough-3000 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 06.01.2010
Olympus Tough-3000 Review

Olympus Tough-3000 review, find out how the Tough-3000 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Olympus Stylus Tough 3000 Olympus Mju Tough 3000 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 01.04.2010
Olympus Mju Tough 3000 Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The Olympus Mju Tough 3000 is an all-action, go everywhere camera for the mass-market, offering freeze, shock and water -proofness for a budget price-tag. Armed with 12 megapixels, a 2.7 inch screen, and 3.6x wide-angle zoom lens, the Olympus Mju / Stylus 3000 also features HD movies and SD memory card support for the first time on a Tough camera. Find out if this is the do-it-all camera for you in our Olympus Mju Tough 3000 review.

Olympus Stylus Tough 3000 Olympus Tough-3000 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 07.01.2010
Olympus Tough-3000 Review | Camera Decision
2.0

Olympus Tough-3000 is a 12.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-102 mm F3.5-5.1 lens. Read our Tough-3000 review to find its pros and cons.

Olympus Stylus Tough 3000 Olympus TOUGH 3000 Review @ DigitalCameraReview
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Photoxels
Published: 08.07.2010
Olympus TOUGH 3000 Review @ DigitalCameraReview

“If you do need something to take along when you’re headed in harm’s way, the Stylus Tough 3000 is worth a look.” We’ve added a new Olympus TOUGH 3000 [Specs] Review t…