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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 8010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the 8010 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 8010 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus 8010

 Galaxy Camera 3G 8010 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2010More modern by 31 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 8010 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 features outside measurements 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 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 8010 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to render greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
28
good MP (13MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (245g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
good MP (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (245 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography features
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
47
pretty wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8010
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (245 grams)
36
pretty wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Also called as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $606