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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8000
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 8000 versus Sony HX200V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was launched 3 years prior to the HX200V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 8000 grades versus the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony HX200V

 8000 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus 8000

 HX200V 8000 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2009More recent by 34 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony HX200V

 8000 HX200V 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8000 versus Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 8000 compared to the HX200V.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and HX200V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and HX200V.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX200V to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 8000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8000
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (583 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography information
Sony HX200V Landscape photography information
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
27
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (583 grams)
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony HX200V
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Also referred to as mju Tough 8000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-01 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 583 gr (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $380 $480