Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB700
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB700 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
- Revealed February 2010
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced December 2010

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Olympus 8010 and Samsung WB700, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The 8010 was announced 10 months prior to the WB700 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 8010 scores versus the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Samsung WB700
8010 | WB700 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus 8010
WB700 | 8010 | |||
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Announced | December 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 10 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Samsung WB700
8010 | WB700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 features physical measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 8010 and Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 against the WB700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and WB700.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB700 to offer more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Samsung WB700 |
Also called as | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2010-12-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $600 | $300 |