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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 6010 vs Samsung SL102, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 7 months after the SL102 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 6010 scores vs the SL102 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Samsung SL102

 6010 SL102 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus 6010

 SL102 6010 

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Samsung SL102

 6010 SL102 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6010 vs Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6010 vs the SL102.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and SL102 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and SL102.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 6010 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger 6010 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than others in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography details
Samsung SL102 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than others in class (116g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography details
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
27
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL102 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
30
great max aperture (f)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Samsung SL102
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Samsung SL102
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Samsung SL102
Alternative name mju Tough 6010 ES55
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-17 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $130