Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX210
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX210 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
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
(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

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.

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.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Samsung NX210. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Samsung NX210
6000 | NX210 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus 6000
NX210 | 6000 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Samsung NX210
6000 | NX210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Samsung NX210 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $259 | $625 |