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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 6000 versus Samsung NX210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The 6000 was unveiled 4 years prior to the NX210 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 6000 scores vs the NX210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Samsung NX210

 6000 NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus 6000

 NX210 6000 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2009More modern by 38 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Samsung NX210

 6000 NX210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 comes with exterior dimensions 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 NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6000 versus Samsung NX210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 6000 versus the NX210.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and NX210 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and NX210.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6000 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX210 will resolve more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography info
Samsung NX210 Sports photography info
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography details
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging information
Samsung NX210 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
34
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Samsung NX210
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Samsung NX210
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Samsung NX210
Also referred to as mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-07-01 2012-08-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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