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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 6020 and Samsung WB800F, 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 WB800F (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was released 3 years before the WB800F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 6020 grades versus the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung WB800F

 6020 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus 6020

 WB800F 6020 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung WB800F

 6020 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6020 and Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 6020 compared to the WB800F.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and WB800F.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB800F to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 6020 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
27
decent MP (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
weather proof
decent MP (13MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung WB800F
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122g (0.27 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $300