Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL100
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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91 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL100 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
- Revealed July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 8000
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Samsung TL100
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus 8000
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Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Samsung TL100
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Samsung TL100 | |
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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 |