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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung MV800 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 Known as mju Tough 6020
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung MV800, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was introduced 19 months before the MV800 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the 6020 matches up versus the MV800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung MV800

 6020 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus 6020

 MV800 6020 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2010Newer by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung MV800

 6020 MV800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 comes with external 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 MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 6020 compared to the MV800.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and MV800.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to result in extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
28
MP count decent (13MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others (122g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than others (122 grams)
weather proofing
MP count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography highlights
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung MV800
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung MV800
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
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 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 gr (0.27 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $499