Olympus 8010 vs Samsung TL225
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2009
- Alternative Name is ST550
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Here, we are matching up the Olympus 8010 and Samsung TL225, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 8010 was released 6 months later than the TL225 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 8010 grades vs the TL225 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Samsung TL225. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Samsung TL225
| 8010 | TL225 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Olympus 8010
| TL225 | 8010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Samsung TL225
| 8010 | TL225 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2010 |  | August 2009 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus 8010 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 features outside 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) while the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 8010 compared to the TL225.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and TL225 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and TL225.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus 8010 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Samsung TL225 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Samsung TL225 |
| Also called | mju Tough 8010 | ST550 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2009-08-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,152k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245g (0.54 lbs) | 187g (0.41 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $600 | $488 |