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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6000 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6000 was manufactured 6 months after the TL100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 6000 matches up versus the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Samsung TL100

 6000 TL100 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus 6000

 TL100 6000 

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Samsung TL100

 6000 TL100 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6000 versus Samsung TL100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 6000 and the TL100.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and TL100.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung TL100 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
48
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (219 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography info
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging information
Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (219g)
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Samsung TL100
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6000 ST50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $259 $22