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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus 6000 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very well matched but the 6000 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The 6000 was released 4 years before the EX2F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the 6000 grades vs the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Samsung EX2F

 6000 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus 6000

 EX2F 6000 
AnnouncedDecember 2012July 2009Newer by 42 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Samsung EX2F

 6000 EX2F 
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 6000 versus the EX2F.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and EX2F.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6000 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung EX2F will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
manual focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography features
Samsung EX2F Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography features
Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (294g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
71
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (294g)
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Samsung EX2F
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $259 $478