Olympus 8000 vs Sigma Quattro H

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus 8000 vs Sigma Quattro H, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 8000 was introduced 7 years before the Quattro H and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 8000 grades against the Quattro H for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 8000 vs the Quattro H.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and Quattro H is 94 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and Quattro H.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 8000 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver more detail using its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.