Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST100

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus 6020 and Samsung ST100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was launched at a similar time to the ST100 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 6020 grades versus the ST100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6020 and the ST100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and ST100.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST100 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.