Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST80
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36 Features
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(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
(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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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 GlossaryThe 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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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Samsung ST80. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung ST80
| 6020 | ST80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Olympus 6020
| ST80 | 6020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung ST80
| 6020 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
| Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Samsung 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 |