Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Revealed May 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5500
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In this article, we are matching up the Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ50W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 6010 was manufactured 9 months earlier than the HZ50W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 6010 grades versus the HZ50W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Samsung HZ50W
| 6010 | HZ50W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Olympus 6010
| HZ50W | 6010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2010 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 9 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Samsung HZ50W
| 6010 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 provides outer 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) and the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 6010 versus the HZ50W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and HZ50W is 94 and 70 respectively.
Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and HZ50W.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ50W to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Alternate name | mju Tough 6010 | WB5500 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-07-17 | 2010-05-03 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $0 | $250 |