Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 8000

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.