Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB700
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35 Features
21 Overall
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98 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB700 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
- Released July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 8000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Released December 2010
Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus 8000 versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 8000 was released 18 months prior to the WB700 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the 8000 grades versus the WB700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Samsung WB700
8000 | WB700 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus 8000
WB700 | 8000 | |||
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Released | December 2010 | July 2009 | More modern by 18 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Samsung WB700
8000 | WB700 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 8000 versus Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 8000 compared to the WB700.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.
Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and WB700.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB700 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Samsung WB700 |
Otherwise known as | mju Tough 8000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-01 | 2010-12-28 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182 grams (0.40 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $380 | $300 |