Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX300

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX300, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The 6020 was introduced 4 years prior to the NX300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 6020 grades against the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 6020 vs the NX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and NX300 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and NX300.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will produce extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.