Olympus 8000 vs Samsung NX1100

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus 8000 versus Samsung NX1100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 8000 was introduced 4 years before the NX1100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 8000 scores against the NX1100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 has outer dimensions 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 NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 8000 versus the NX1100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and NX1100 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and NX1100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 8000 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will provide extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.