Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Also referred to as WB5500
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 8010 and Samsung HZ50W, 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 HZ50W (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 8010 was brought out 3 months before the HZ50W and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 8010 scores vs the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Samsung HZ50W
| 8010 | HZ50W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Olympus 8010
| HZ50W | 8010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Samsung HZ50W
| 8010 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2010 |  | May 2010 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 8010 vs the HZ50W.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and HZ50W is 92 and 70 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and HZ50W.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ50W to provide you with extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Also Known as | mju Tough 8010 | WB5500 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2010-05-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 245g (0.54 lb) | 426g (0.94 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $600 | $250 |