Olympus 8010 vs Samsung NX20

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung NX20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The 8010 was released 3 years before the NX20 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 8010 scores vs the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 features 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) and the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 8010 against the NX20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and NX20 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and NX20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX20 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.