Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 8000
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Introduced July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 8000

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 8000 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 8000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was launched 2 years later than the 8000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX150 IS grades against the 8000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus 8000
SX150 IS | 8000 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 35 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Canon SX150 IS
8000 | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus 8000
SX150 IS | 8000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS against the 8000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and 8000 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and 8000.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 |
Also called | - | mju Tough 8000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-05-14 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 306 grams (0.67 lbs) | 182 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 130 photos | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $249 | $380 |