Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX99

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 8000 versus Sony HX99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide different sensor size.

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The 8000 was manufactured 10 years prior to the HX99 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the 8000 grades vs the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 offers outer 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 HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 8000 vs the HX99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and HX99.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 8000 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 8000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.