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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung EX2F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly similar but the 6020 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was released 3 years earlier than the EX2F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 6020 grades vs the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung EX2F

 6020 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus 6020

 EX2F 6020 
AnnouncedDecember 2012February 2010More recent by 35 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung EX2F

 6020 EX2F 
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 features outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 6020 versus the EX2F.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and EX2F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6020 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus 6020 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography factors
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (13MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (294g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
71
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung EX2F
Also called as mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 gr (0.27 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model Li-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $279 $478