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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
Samsung WB700
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Samsung WB700

 8010 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus 8010

 WB700 8010 
AnnouncedDecember 2010February 2010More recent by 10 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Samsung WB700

 8010 WB700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

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

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
27
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Samsung WB700
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (245g)
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography information
Samsung WB700 Travel photography information
63
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (245 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography info
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (245 grams)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Samsung WB700
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Samsung WB700
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