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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 8010 was released 12 months later than the SL30 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 8010 matches up vs the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Samsung SL30

 8010 SL30 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Olympus 8010

 SL30 8010 

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Samsung SL30

 8010 SL30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 has external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 8010 and the SL30.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and SL30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and SL30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus 8010 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher 8010 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
27
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
24
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography details
Samsung SL30 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
42
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proof
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography highlights
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL30 Vlogging factors
27
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
25
provides face detection focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Samsung SL30
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Samsung SL30
Also called mju Tough 8010 ES15
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $93