Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX30

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6020 and Samsung NX30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 6020 was launched 4 years prior to the NX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the 6020 scores versus the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6020 and Samsung NX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 6020 and the NX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and NX30 is 95 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and NX30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX30 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.