Olympus 6000 vs Samsung ST600

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 6000 versus Samsung ST600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was manufactured 6 months prior to the ST600 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 6000 matches up vs the ST600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6000 versus Samsung ST600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 6000 compared to the ST600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and ST600 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and ST600.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST600 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.