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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as WB600
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus 6010 and Samsung HZ30W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 6 months prior to the HZ30W so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 6010 grades against the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Samsung HZ30W

 6010 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus 6010

 HZ30W 6010 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Samsung HZ30W

 6010 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 enjoys 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) and the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 6010 and the HZ30W.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and HZ30W.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Samsung HZ30W
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Samsung HZ30W
Alternate name mju Tough 6010 WB600
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-17 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model LI-50C SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $280