Olympus 8000 vs Sony A9

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 8000 and Sony A9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The 8000 was revealed 8 years earlier than the A9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 8000 grades against the A9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 8000 against the A9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and A9 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and A9.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 8000 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A9 will render extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.