Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus 8000

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus 8000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was introduced 4 years after the 8000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX700 HS grades against the 8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS features external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus 8000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS versus the 8000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and 8000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and 8000.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX700 HS to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.