Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX3000

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus 6000 and Samsung NX3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The 6000 was revealed 5 years prior to the NX3000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 6000 scores versus the NX3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 offers outside 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 NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6000 and Samsung NX3000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 6000 against the NX3000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and NX3000 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and NX3000.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6000 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will show more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.