Olympus 8000 vs Sony A200

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus 8000 vs Sony A200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the 8000 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The 8000 was brought out 12 months after the A200 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 8000 grades vs the A200 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 DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8000 against the A200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and A200 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and A200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 8000 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus 8000 will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher 8000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.