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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6020 was brought out very close to the ST80 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 6020 scores vs the ST80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung ST80

 6020 ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Olympus 6020

 ST80 6020 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung ST80

 6020 ST80 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. 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 ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 6020 and the ST80.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and ST80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST80 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography details
27
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography info
Samsung ST80 Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (122g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
42
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others in class (122g)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography information
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
39
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung ST80
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung ST80
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 pounds) 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model Li-50B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $279 $249