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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8000
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
Photography Glossary

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus 8000 versus Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was introduced 4 years prior to the HX50V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the 8000 matches up vs the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony HX50V

 8000 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus 8000

 HX50V 8000 
ReleasedApril 2013July 2009Newer by 46 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony HX50V

 8000 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 has got exterior dimensions 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 HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8000 versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8000 compared to the HX50V.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and HX50V.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to provide greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography details
Sony HX50V Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8000
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography advice
Sony HX50V Travel photography advice
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX50V Landscape photography factors
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging information
Sony HX50V Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony HX50V
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-01 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 182g (0.40 pounds) 272g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $439