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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX80 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced March 2016
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 8000 versus Sony HX80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was unveiled 7 years before the HX80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 8000 matches up versus the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony HX80

 8000 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus 8000

 HX80 8000 
IntroducedMarch 2016July 2009More modern by 81 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony HX80

 8000 HX80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 has got outside 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) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 8000 and the HX80.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and HX80.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
Portrait photography with Sony HX80
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography advice
Sony HX80 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX80 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (390 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography factors
Sony HX80 Travel photography factors
61
environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery power (390 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography features
Sony HX80 Landscape photography features
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good battery power (390 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging advice
Sony HX80 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no external mic socket
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony HX80
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Also referred to as mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-01 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 390 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $368