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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus 6010 and Samsung TL100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was unveiled 7 months later than the TL100 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 6010 matches up versus the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Samsung TL100

 6010 TL100 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus 6010

 TL100 6010 

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Samsung TL100

 6010 TL100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 features outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 6010 versus the TL100.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and TL100.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer 6010 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography factors
Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography features
Samsung TL100 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography information
Samsung TL100 Travel photography information
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (219g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography features
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Samsung TL100
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Samsung TL100
Also referred to as mju Tough 6010 ST50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-17 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $22