Olympus 8000 vs Sigma DP1

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 8000 and Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 8000 was manufactured 14 months after the DP1 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 8000 matches up vs the DP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 8000 against the DP1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and DP1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and DP1.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 8000 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus 8000 will resolve more detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 8000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.