Olympus 8000 vs Sony A7c

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus 8000 versus Sony A7c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The 8000 was released 12 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 8000 scores against the A7c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 enjoys exterior 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 Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 8000 and the A7c.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and A7c is 94 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and A7c.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 8000 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7c will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be behind in sensor tech.