Olympus 8010 vs Samsung NX2000

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung NX2000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The 8010 was introduced 4 years earlier than the NX2000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 8010 matches up versus the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 features external 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) and the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 8010 vs the NX2000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and NX2000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and NX2000.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will provide extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.