Olympus 8010 vs Samsung DV300F

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus 8010 vs Samsung DV300F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 23 months before the DV300F making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the 8010 scores vs the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 features outside measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 8010 vs the DV300F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and DV300F.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung DV300F to offer extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.