Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX1100

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus 6000 and Samsung NX1100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6000 was manufactured 4 years prior to the NX1100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 6000 matches up versus the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 provides external 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) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 6000 vs the NX1100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and NX1100 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and NX1100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6000 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will show greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.