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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus 6000 versus Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The 6000 was revealed 5 years before the NX mini which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 6000 grades vs the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Samsung NX mini

 6000 NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Olympus 6000

 NX mini 6000 
ReleasedMarch 2014July 2009Newer by 57 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Samsung NX mini

 6000 NX mini 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 has external 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 NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6000 versus Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 6000 versus the NX mini.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and NX mini is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and NX mini.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6000 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will show more detail because of its extra 10.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography factors
Samsung NX mini Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than others (196 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery (650 per charge)
lighter than others (196g)
includes focus via touch
good resolution (20.5MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging features
Samsung NX mini Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
38
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
lighter than others (196 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Samsung NX mini
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Samsung NX mini
Also called mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-01 2014-03-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20.5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 50 160
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Total lenses - 2
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200s
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 196 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 650 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - B740
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $259 $530