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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 8000 versus Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WB35F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 8000 scores against the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Samsung WB35F

 8000 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus 8000

 WB35F 8000 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009More recent by 55 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Samsung WB35F

 8000 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8000 versus Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 8000 versus the WB35F.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and WB35F.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB35F to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography factors
Samsung WB35F Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8000
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8000
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Samsung WB35F
Also called mju Tough 8000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-01 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $380 $130