Olympus 6010 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus 6010 and Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6010 was released 4 years earlier than the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the 6010 scores versus the Galaxy NX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 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 Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 6010 compared to the Galaxy NX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and Galaxy NX is 94 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and Galaxy NX.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6010 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older 6010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.