Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 8000

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus 8000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 4 years after the 8000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX160 IS grades vs the 8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the 8000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and 8000 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and 8000.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX160 IS to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.