Olympus 6000 vs Samsung NX300M

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 6000 versus Samsung NX300M, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The 6000 was announced 4 years earlier than the NX300M and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 6000 grades against the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6000 versus Samsung NX300M in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 6000 vs the NX300M.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and NX300M is 94 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and NX300M.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 6000 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will provide you with extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 6000 will be behind in sensor technology.