Olympus 8010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 8010 scores against the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 8010 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide you with more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.