Olympus 6010 vs Samsung NX210

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 6010 and Samsung NX210, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 6010 was manufactured 4 years prior to the NX210 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 6010 matches up vs the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Samsung NX210. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 offers external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6010 and Samsung NX210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 6010 versus the NX210.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and NX210 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and NX210.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6010 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX210 will resolve more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.