Olympus 8000 vs Samsung EX2F

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.