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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus 6020 and Samsung WB210, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was brought out 17 months earlier than the WB210 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 6020 grades versus the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung WB210

 6020 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kClearer display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus 6020

 WB210 6020 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung WB210

 6020 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6020 versus the WB210.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and WB210.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB210 to result in extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 6020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
27
good MP (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography details
Samsung WB210 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than others (122 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Sports photography highlights
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than others (122g)
weather sealing
good MP (13MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (174g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung WB210
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung WB210
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 lb) 174 grams (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $279 $279