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Canon N vs Olympus 8000

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon N vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8000
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Canon N vs Olympus 8000 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon N vs Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was unveiled 3 years after the 8000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the N matches up against the 8000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Olympus 8000

 N 8000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Canon N

 8000 N 

Common features in the Canon N and Olympus 8000

 N 8000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus

Canon N vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon N features outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Canon N vs Olympus 8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the N versus the 8000.

Canon N vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and 8000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon N vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the N and 8000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent N is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon N vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N
Street photography with Olympus 8000
65
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography details
Olympus 8000 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography information
Olympus 8000 Travel photography information
61
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
weather proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography advice
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography advice
35
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N
Vlogging with Olympus 8000
72
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
missing mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon N vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Olympus 8000
 Canon PowerShot NOlympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot N Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also Known as - mju Tough 8000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 2248 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 182 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 life 200 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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