Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX7V

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus 8000 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was revealed 24 months prior to the HX7V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 8000 grades against the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8000 versus Sony HX7V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 8000 compared to the HX7V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and HX7V.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX7V to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older 8000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.