Olympus 8000 vs Sony A290
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 8000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Launched June 2010
- Previous Model is Sony A230
Olympus 8000 vs Sony A290 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Olympus 8000 and Sony A290, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is fairly similar but the 8000 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 8000 was released 11 months before the A290 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 8000 matches up vs the A290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 8000 vs Sony A290 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony A290
8000 | A290 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Olympus 8000
A290 | 8000 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | July 2009 | Newer by 11 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony A290
8000 | A290 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus 8000 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 8000 and Sony A290 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 8000 vs the A290.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and A290 is 94 and 66 respectively.
Olympus 8000 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and A290.
All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 8000 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A290 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony A290 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
Also referred to as | mju Tough 8000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2010-06-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182 gr (0.40 lbs) | 549 gr (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 615 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $380 | $600 |