Olympus 6010 vs Samsung NX20

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 6010 and Samsung NX20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6010 was manufactured 3 years prior to the NX20 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the 6010 grades vs the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 6010 vs the NX20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and NX20 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and NX20.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6010 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX20 will offer extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.