Olympus 8010 vs Samsung NX1100

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus 8010 and Samsung NX1100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The 8010 was brought out 4 years before the NX1100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the 8010 matches up vs the NX1100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 8010 against the NX1100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and NX1100 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and NX1100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 8010 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will give more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.