Olympus 8000 vs Sigma DP2s

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus 8000 versus Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The 8000 was launched 7 months earlier than the DP2s so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 8000 grades vs the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 8000 vs the DP2s.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and DP2s is 94 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and DP2s.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 8000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus 8000 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older 8000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.