Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX2000

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX2000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The TG-6 was manufactured 5 years later than the NX2000 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-6 scores against the NX2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 offers outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-6 versus the NX2000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and NX2000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and NX2000.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-6 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will give you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 should have an advantage in sensor tech.