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Olympus 8000 vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus 8000 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(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
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8000
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony G3 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus 8000 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was launched 6 months later than the G3 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the 8000 grades versus the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony G3

 8000 G3 

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus 8000

 G3 8000 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony G3

 8000 G3 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus 8000 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8000 vs Sony G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 8000 compared to the G3.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and G3.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 8000 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography information
Sony G3 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography highlights
Sony G3 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging factors
Sony G3 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony G3
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also Known as mju Tough 8000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $380 $200