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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 6020 versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WB250F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 6020 grades versus the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung WB250F

 6020 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus 6020

 WB250F 6020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung WB250F

 6020 WB250F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 6020 compared to the WB250F.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and WB250F.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB250F to give you extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
27
decent MP (13MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors (122g)
environment sealing
decent MP (13MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung WB250F
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.27 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $279 $250