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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus 8010 and Samsung WB800F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 8010 was introduced 3 years before the WB800F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 8010 scores vs the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Samsung WB800F

 8010 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus 8010

 WB800F 8010 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 35 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Samsung WB800F

 8010 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 features physical measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 and Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 8010 and the WB800F.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and WB800F.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to show greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
27
MP count decent (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography info
Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
63
weather proof
MP count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (218g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography features
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging info
Samsung WB800F Vlogging info
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (245 grams)
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Samsung WB800F
Also called mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $300