Olympus 8000 vs Samsung ST100

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 8000 vs Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was introduced 6 months prior to the ST100 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 8000 matches up versus the ST100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 8000 vs the ST100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and ST100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and ST100.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST100 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively.