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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6000 was revealed 2 months after the HZ10W so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6000 grades against the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Samsung HZ10W

 6000 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus 6000

 HZ10W 6000 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Samsung HZ10W

 6000 HZ10W 
LaunchedJuly 2009May 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 6000 compared to the HZ10W.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and HZ10W.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
31
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
61
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
35
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Samsung HZ10W
Also called mju Tough 6000 WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $259 $300