Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX2000

Its time to look closer at the Olympus 6000 versus Samsung NX2000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 6000 was announced 5 years earlier than the NX2000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6000 matches up versus the NX2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 provides outer dimensions 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 NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 6000 against the NX2000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and NX2000 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and NX2000.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6000 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX2000 will give extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older 6000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.