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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung ST150F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was released 3 years before the ST150F and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 8010 matches up versus the ST150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Samsung ST150F

 8010 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus 8010

 ST150F 8010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Samsung ST150F

 8010 ST150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 8010 compared to the ST150F.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and ST150F.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
27
decent MP (13MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography details
Samsung ST150F Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (245 grams)
56
lighter than competition (114g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography information
Samsung ST150F Sports photography information
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
63
environment sealing
decent MP (13MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (245 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography factors
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging features
Samsung ST150F Vlogging features
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (245 grams)
30
quite wide (25mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Samsung ST150F
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Samsung ST150F
Alternative name mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $300