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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB150F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 23 months before the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the 8010 matches up against the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Samsung WB150F

 8010 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus 8010

 WB150F 8010 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Samsung WB150F

 8010 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 features physical 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) and the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 8010 versus the WB150F.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and WB150F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB150F to result in greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (245 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
64
weather sealing
MP count good (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (245 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
27
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (245 grams)
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Samsung WB150F
Also called mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $230