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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus 8010 and Samsung SL102, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was launched 13 months later than the SL102 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 8010 scores vs the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Samsung SL102

 8010 SL102 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus 8010

 SL102 8010 

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Samsung SL102

 8010 SL102 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 8010 and Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 8010 versus the SL102.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and SL102 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and SL102.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus 8010 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 8010 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
27
decent megapixels (13MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
24
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Samsung SL102
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (245g)
55
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography features
Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
63
weather sealing
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (245 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
26
very good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8010
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (245g)
29
very good max aperture (f)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Samsung SL102
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 ES55
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $130