Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX30V
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony HX20V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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony HX30V
8000 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus 8000
HX30V | 8000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | July 2009 | Newer by 32 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony HX30V
8000 | HX30V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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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 |