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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8000
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 8000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was revealed 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 8000 scores versus the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 8000 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus 8000

 Galaxy Camera 8000 
ReleasedFebruary 2013July 2009Newer by 44 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 8000 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 8000 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8000
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography information
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (300g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8000 Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-01 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $380 $450