Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX mini
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched March 2014

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX mini Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX mini, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The 6020 was manufactured 5 years before the NX mini which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 6020 grades versus the NX mini in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung NX mini
6020 | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Olympus 6020
NX mini | 6020 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 50 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung NX mini
6020 | NX mini | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 has exterior measurements 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 NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX mini in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 6020 compared to the NX mini.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and NX mini is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and NX mini.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX mini will resolve extra detail due to its extra 7.5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Samsung NX mini |
Also referred to as | mju Tough 6020 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 20.5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 2 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) | 196 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 650 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $279 | $530 |