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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8000
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX7V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony HX7V

 8000 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Olympus 8000

 HX7V 8000 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony HX7V

 8000 HX7V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

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

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography highlights
Sony HX7V Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8000
Travel photography with Sony HX7V
61
weather proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography details
Sony HX7V Landscape photography details
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging features
Sony HX7V Vlogging features
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony HX7V
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Other name mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 208 grams (0.46 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 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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $499