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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8000
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus 8000 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was manufactured 5 months after the SL202 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the 8000 scores against the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Samsung SL202

 8000 SL202 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus 8000

 SL202 8000 

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Samsung SL202

 8000 SL202 
ReleasedJuly 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 enjoys outer dimensions 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 SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 8000 vs the SL202.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and SL202.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 8000 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
27
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging information
Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
27
rather wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Samsung SL202
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Samsung SL202
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Samsung SL202
Also Known as mju Tough 8000 PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $140