Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX10

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively similar but the 6020 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The 6020 was unveiled 2 months prior to the NX10 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 6020 scores against the NX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Samsung NX10. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 features physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 6020 vs the NX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and NX10 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and NX10.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX10 will offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively.