Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ15W
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternative Name is WB550
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 6000 was revealed 5 months later than the HZ15W so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 6000 matches up versus the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Samsung HZ15W
| 6000 | HZ15W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus 6000
| HZ15W | 6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Samsung HZ15W
| 6000 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 6000 versus the HZ15W.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and HZ15W.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung HZ15W to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively.
Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Olympus 6000 Street photography information
Samsung HZ15W Street photography information
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (249g)
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Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Samsung HZ15W Travel photography details
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (249 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus 6000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography factors
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Olympus 6000 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (249 grams)
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Also called | mju Tough 6000 | WB550 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-07-01 | 2009-02-23 |
| Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 179 grams (0.39 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
| 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 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $259 | $330 |