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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8000
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 8000 versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was launched 4 years prior to the WB250F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 8000 scores versus the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Samsung WB250F

 8000 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus 8000

 WB250F 8000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Samsung WB250F

 8000 WB250F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 has 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 WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8000 versus Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 8000 vs the WB250F.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB250F to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 8000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
61
weather proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (226 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Samsung WB250F
Also called as mju Tough 8000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-01 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $380 $250