Olympus 8000 vs Samsung NX100

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 8000 and Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the 8000 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 8000 was manufactured 14 months earlier than the NX100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 8000 matches up against the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 features outer dimensions 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 NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 8000 against the NX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and NX100 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and NX100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 8000 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX100 will give extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.