Olympus 8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.