Olympus 8010 vs Samsung WB850F

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung WB850F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was released 23 months before the WB850F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 8010 matches up vs the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 features outer 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 WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 8010 vs the WB850F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and WB850F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.