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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8000
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX20V
  • Renewed by Sony HX50V
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was revealed 3 years earlier than the HX30V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 8000 grades against the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony HX30V

 8000 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus 8000

 HX30V 8000 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 32 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony HX30V

 8000 HX30V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 8000 compared to the HX30V.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and HX30V.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX30V Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8000
Street photography with Sony HX30V
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8000
Sports photography with Sony HX30V
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography details
Sony HX30V Travel photography details
61
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (254g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX30V Landscape photography highlights
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8000
Vlogging with Sony HX30V
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony HX30V
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-01 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 320 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $420