Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX2000

Below is a extended review of the Olympus 6020 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was released 4 years prior to the NX2000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 6020 matches up versus the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6020 versus Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 6020 and the NX2000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and NX2000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6020 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 6020 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.