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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 6020 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 6020 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 6020 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus 6020

 Galaxy Camera 4G 6020 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2010More modern by 31 months
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 6020 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 has external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 6020 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (13MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (122g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
70
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
weather proof
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography features
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 gr (0.27 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $279 $550