Olympus 6010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus 6010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was introduced 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 6010 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 has exterior measurements 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 Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 6010 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 94 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.