Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX1

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus 8000 and Sony HX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizes.

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The 8000 was announced 3 months later than the HX1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 8000 scores vs the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 has physical 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) whilst the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8000 and Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 8000 vs the HX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and HX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and HX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 8000 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus 8000 will deliver more detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.