Olympus 8010 vs Samsung NX500

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus 8010 vs Samsung NX500, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The 8010 was revealed 6 years prior to the NX500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 8010 grades versus the NX500 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 NX500. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 features outer 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 NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8010 vs Samsung NX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 8010 and the NX500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and NX500 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and NX500.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX500 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.