Olympus 6010 vs Samsung NX200

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus 6010 versus Samsung NX200, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6010 was released 3 years earlier than the NX200 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 6010 matches up against the NX200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Samsung NX200. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 features outer 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 NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 6010 versus the NX200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and NX200 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and NX200.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 6010 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX200 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.