Olympus 8010 vs Samsung NX10

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung NX10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the 8010 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The 8010 was introduced 2 months earlier than the NX10 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 8010 matches up vs the NX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 provides exterior dimensions 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 NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung NX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 8010 and the NX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and NX10 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and NX10.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX10 will produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.