Canon S90 vs Olympus 8000

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon S90 versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is pretty similar but the S90 (1/1.7") and 8000 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S90 was released 10 months later than the 8000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S90 grades vs the 8000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon S90 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Canon S90 versus Olympus 8000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S90 compared to the 8000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and 8000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and 8000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S90 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 8000 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer S90 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.