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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung MV800 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Released September 2011
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung MV800, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 8010 was introduced 19 months prior to the MV800 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 8010 matches up vs the MV800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Samsung MV800

 8010 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus 8010

 MV800 8010 
ReleasedSeptember 2011February 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Samsung MV800

 8010 MV800 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung MV800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 8010 against the MV800.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and MV800 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and MV800.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to show extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography advice
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
Samsung MV800 Travel photography advice
64
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography highlights
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging info
Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Samsung MV800
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Samsung MV800
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Samsung MV800
Also called as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Micro SD
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $499