Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX mini
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Samsung NX mini
6000 | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Olympus 6000
NX mini | 6000 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | July 2009 | Newer by 57 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Samsung NX mini
6000 | NX mini | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Samsung NX mini | |
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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 |