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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5500
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 6020 versus Samsung HZ50W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was brought out 3 months earlier than the HZ50W and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 6020 grades against the HZ50W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung HZ50W

 6020 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Olympus 6020

 HZ50W 6020 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung HZ50W

 6020 HZ50W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010May 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 6020 and the HZ50W.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and HZ50W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung HZ50W to show more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography features
70
lighter than competition (122 grams)
weather proof
MP count decent (13MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography features
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging details
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung HZ50W
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 WB5500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 122 grams (0.27 pounds) 426 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $279 $250