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Olympus 8000 vs Sony A350

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus 8000 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8000
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A380
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony A350 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus 8000 versus Sony A350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the 8000 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 8000 was revealed 13 months later than the A350 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 8000 scores against the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony A350

 8000 A350 
IntroducedJuly 2009June 2008Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Olympus 8000

 A350 8000 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony A350

 8000 A350 
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus 8000 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 8000 compared to the A350.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and A350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and A350.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 8000 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A350 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer 8000 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography advice
Sony A350 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography info
Sony A350 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography information
Sony A350 Travel photography information
61
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (674 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8000
Landscape photography with Sony A350
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging information
Sony A350 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony A350
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Also Known as mju Tough 8000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-07-01 2008-06-06
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 674 grams (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 595
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $380 $600