Olympus 8000 vs Samsung NX10

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 8000 vs Samsung NX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly similar but the 8000 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 8000 was announced 9 months prior to the NX10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 8000 scores against the NX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Olympus 8000 vs Samsung NX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 8000 vs the NX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and NX10 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and NX10.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 8000 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX10 will offer more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.