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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8000
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX5 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very similar but the 8000 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizes.

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The 8000 was introduced 11 months before the HX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 8000 scores versus the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony HX5

 8000 HX5 

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Olympus 8000

 HX5 8000 
RevealedJune 2010July 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony HX5

 8000 HX5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 features external measurements 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 HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 8000 versus the HX5.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and HX5.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 8000 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 8000 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX5 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography highlights
Sony HX5 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8000
Sports photography with Sony HX5
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography information
Sony HX5 Travel photography information
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Landscape photography camera
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging information
Sony HX5 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony HX5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $275