Olympus 8000 vs Samsung NX210

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 8000 versus Samsung NX210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 8000 was revealed 4 years earlier than the NX210 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 8000 matches up vs the NX210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Samsung NX210. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8000 versus Samsung NX210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8000 versus the NX210.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and NX210 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and NX210.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 8000 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX210 will offer more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.