Olympus 8000 vs Sony H90

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus 8000 vs Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 8000 was brought out 3 years prior to the H90 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 8000 scores versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 has got outside 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) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 8000 vs Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 8000 against the H90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and H90.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.