Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX100V

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX100V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was brought out 3 years prior to the HX100V which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 8000 matches up vs the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 provides outside 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 HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 8000 against the HX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and HX100V is 94 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and HX100V.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX100V to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.