Olympus 6010 vs Samsung NX300M

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus 6010 and Samsung NX300M, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The 6010 was manufactured 4 years prior to the NX300M which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the 6010 scores versus the NX300M with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 enjoys exterior 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) while the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6010 and Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 6010 versus the NX300M.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and NX300M is 94 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and NX300M.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6010 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX300M will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.