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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6000
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus 6000 versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was launched 18 months earlier than the WB700 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 6000 scores against the WB700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Samsung WB700

 6000 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus 6000

 WB700 6000 
ReleasedDecember 2010July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Samsung WB700

 6000 WB700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6000 versus Samsung WB700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 6000 against the WB700.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and WB700.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB700 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Sports photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography info
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6000
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Samsung WB700
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Samsung WB700
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Samsung WB700
Also called as mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 50 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $259 $300