Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB2200F

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus 6020 versus Samsung WB2200F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was launched 4 years before the WB2200F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 6020 grades against the WB2200F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Samsung WB2200F. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 has outside dimensions 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 WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

See the Olympus 6020 versus Samsung WB2200F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 6020 against the WB2200F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and WB2200F is 95 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and WB2200F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB2200F to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.