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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8000
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as ST50
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was brought out 6 months later than the TL100 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 8000 scores vs the TL100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Samsung TL100

 8000 TL100 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus 8000

 TL100 8000 

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Samsung TL100

 8000 TL100 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 8000 and the TL100.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and TL100.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL100 Travel photography advice
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (219g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography advice
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
26
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (219 grams)
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Samsung TL100
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Samsung TL100
Also called as mju Tough 8000 ST50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2009-01-08
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, 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 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $380 $22