Olympus 8000 vs Sony H20

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus 8000 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was revealed 2 months after the H20 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 8000 grades vs the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8000 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 8000 versus the H20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and H20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 8000 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.