Olympus 8010 vs Samsung NX mini

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 8010 vs Samsung NX mini, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") provide different sensor size.

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The 8010 was announced 5 years prior to the NX mini which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 8010 matches up vs the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8010 vs Samsung NX mini in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 8010 and the NX mini.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and NX mini is 92 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and NX mini.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 8010 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX mini will show extra detail with its extra 7.5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.