Olympus 8010 vs Samsung NX1

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus 8010 vs Samsung NX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The 8010 was launched 5 years prior to the NX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 8010 scores vs the NX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 has got outer 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 NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8010 vs Samsung NX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 8010 and the NX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and NX1 is 92 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and NX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 8010 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.