Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB800F

Here, we are matching up the Olympus 8000 vs Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was brought out 4 years before the WB800F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 8000 grades versus the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 8000 compared to the WB800F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and WB800F.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.