Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung SH100
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL7
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung SH100 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL8 versus Samsung SH100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very close but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and SH100 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL8 was released 5 years later than the SH100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-PL8 matches up versus the SH100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung SH100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Samsung SH100
E-PL8 | SH100 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | January 2011 | Fresher by 70 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Olympus E-PL8
SH100 | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Samsung SH100
E-PL8 | SH100 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL8 has got outer measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL8 versus Samsung SH100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-PL8 and the SH100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and SH100 is 86 and 99 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL8 and SH100.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL8 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent E-PL8 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Samsung SH100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Samsung SH100 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2011-01-04 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4230 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | - |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | () |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 357 gr (0.79 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 life | 350 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $500 | $200 |