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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX200 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 referred to as mju Tough 6020
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Updated by Samsung NX210
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX200, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 6020 was launched 3 years prior to the NX200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 6020 scores versus the NX200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung NX200

 6020 NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Olympus 6020

 NX200 6020 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 25 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung NX200

 6020 NX200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 offers outside 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 NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 6020 and the NX200.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and NX200 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and NX200.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography details
27
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
76
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography advice
Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (223g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography features
Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
42
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
Samsung NX200 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
34
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung NX200
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung NX200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung NX200
Also called as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 gr (0.27 lb) 223 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $818