Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ50W

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus 6000 and Samsung HZ50W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the HZ50W and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 6000 grades versus the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 6000 versus the HZ50W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and HZ50W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung HZ50W to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.