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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7000
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 7000 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Olympus 7000 versus Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was brought out 5 years before the WB800F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 7000 scores against the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Samsung WB800F

 7000 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus 7000

 WB800F 7000 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Samsung WB800F

 7000 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 features physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7000 versus Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 7000 and the WB800F.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and WB800F.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7000
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography info
Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
56
flash built-in
long reach (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
32
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging information
Samsung WB800F Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
fairly wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus Stylus 7000Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Samsung WB800F
Other name mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172 gr (0.38 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $280 $300