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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus 6020 and Samsung DV300F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was released 23 months before the DV300F making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the 6020 scores versus the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung DV300F

 6020 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus 6020

 DV300F 6020 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung DV300F

 6020 DV300F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 6020 compared to the DV300F.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and DV300F.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
27
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
70
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (133g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung DV300F
Alternative name mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model Li-50B BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $279 $200