Canon A1300 vs Olympus 8000

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon A1300 and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was launched 2 years later than the 8000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A1300 scores vs the 8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A1300 versus the 8000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and 8000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and 8000.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A1300 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher A1300 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.