Olympus 8000 vs Samsung MV800

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 8000 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was launched 3 years prior to the MV800 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 8000 matches up versus the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 8000 compared to the MV800.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and MV800 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and MV800.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older 8000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.