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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6010 and Samsung TL240, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was brought out 5 months earlier than the TL240 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 6010 scores vs the TL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Samsung TL240

 6010 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Olympus 6010

 TL240 6010 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Samsung TL240

 6010 TL240 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 comes with outside 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 TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6010 and Samsung TL240 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 6010 against the TL240.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and TL240 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and TL240.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung TL240 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography advice
Samsung TL240 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL240 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Samsung TL240
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Samsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Samsung TL240
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6010 ST5000
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-17 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $171