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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung SL202, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was unveiled 12 months later than the SL202 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 6020 scores vs the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung SL202

 6020 SL202 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus 6020

 SL202 6020 

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung SL202

 6020 SL202 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 provides 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 SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 6020 compared to the SL202.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and SL202.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus 6020 to provide extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent 6020 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (122 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography details
Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition (122g)
weather proof
good MP (13MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography information
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
rather wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
27
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung SL202
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6020 PL50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122g (0.27 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $279 $140