Olympus 8000 vs Samsung NX200

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 8000 and Samsung NX200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 8000 was introduced 3 years earlier than the NX200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 8000 matches up versus the NX200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 8000 versus the NX200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and NX200 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and NX200.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 8000 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX200 will provide more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older 8000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.