Olympus 8000 vs Samsung PL200
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 8000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2010
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Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 8000 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 8000 was unveiled 12 months prior to the PL200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 8000 scores against the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Samsung PL200
| 8000 | PL200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus 8000
| PL200 | 8000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Samsung PL200
| 8000 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus 8000 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 8000 vs the PL200.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 8000 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and PL200.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung PL200 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 8000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Samsung PL200 |
| Also Known as | mju Tough 8000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2010-07-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 182 gr (0.40 lbs) | 170 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $380 | $0 |