Olympus 8010 vs Samsung EX2F

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung EX2F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 8010 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 8010 was brought out 3 years prior to the EX2F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 8010 scores versus the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 8010 vs the EX2F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and EX2F.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 8010 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus 8010 will provide extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 8010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.