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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8000
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus 8000 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar but the 8000 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The 8000 was manufactured 4 years prior to the EX2F and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 8000 grades versus the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Samsung EX2F

 8000 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus 8000

 EX2F 8000 
ReleasedDecember 2012July 2009More recent by 42 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Samsung EX2F

 8000 EX2F 
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 has physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8000 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 8000 versus the EX2F.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The 8000 provides the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The older 8000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
manual focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8000
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography details
Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography details
Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography factors
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging info
Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
71
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Samsung EX2F
Also called as mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $478