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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus 6020 and Samsung TL100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed 13 months after the TL100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 6020 scores vs the TL100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung TL100

 6020 TL100 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus 6020

 TL100 6020 

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung TL100

 6020 TL100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 has got outside dimensions 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 TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 6020 and the TL100.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and TL100.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus 6020 to offer greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher 6020 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
28
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (122g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL100 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
49
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography advice
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (219g)
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung TL100
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung TL100
Other name mju Tough 6020 ST50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 gr (0.27 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $279 $22