Olympus 8000 vs Sony H300

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 8000 vs Sony H300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was brought out 5 years before the H300 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 8000 scores vs the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8000 vs Sony H300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 8000 versus the H300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and H300 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and H300.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H300 to give greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.