Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX210

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.

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.

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.

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.