Olympus 6020 vs Samsung SL30

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus 6020 versus Samsung SL30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was brought out 12 months later than the SL30 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 6020 grades against the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 6020 versus the SL30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and SL30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus 6020 to show more detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern 6020 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.