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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung WB350F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was announced 4 years earlier than the WB350F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 8010 matches up vs the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Samsung WB350F

 8010 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus 8010

 WB350F 8010 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 47 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Samsung WB350F

 8010 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 vs the WB350F.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and WB350F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and WB350F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB350F to provide extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (245 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
64
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
50
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (245 grams)
34
quite wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Samsung WB350F
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $260