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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6020
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST150F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was introduced 3 years before the ST150F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 6020 grades versus the ST150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung ST150F

 6020 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus 6020

 ST150F 6020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung ST150F

 6020 ST150F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 6020 vs the ST150F.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST150F to resolve more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (114g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
70
lighter than average (122 grams)
environment sealing
MP count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (114g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging features
Samsung ST150F Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (25mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung ST150F
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung ST150F
Also called as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 gr (0.27 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $300