Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB150F

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus 8000 and Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WB150F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 8000 scores versus the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 has got external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the 8000 vs the WB150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB150F to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.