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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung HZ30W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was launched at a similar time to the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 8010 grades versus the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Samsung HZ30W

 8010 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus 8010

 HZ30W 8010 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Samsung HZ30W

 8010 HZ30W 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 and the HZ30W.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 8010 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography information
Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (245g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
64
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (245 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging info
27
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (245 grams)
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Samsung HZ30W
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 WB600
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $600 $280