Olympus 6010 vs Samsung NX100

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus 6010 and Samsung NX100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very similar but the 6010 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6010 was revealed 14 months prior to the NX100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 6010 grades against the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Samsung NX100. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 enjoys external dimensions 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 NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 6010 compared to the NX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and NX100 is 94 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and NX100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6010 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX100 will offer more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.