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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8000
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX9V Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was brought out 24 months prior to the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the 8000 scores vs the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony HX9V

 8000 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Olympus 8000

 HX9V 8000 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 24 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony HX9V

 8000 HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 has got external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 8000 compared to the HX9V.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and HX9V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and HX9V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX9V to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX9V Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8000
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
61
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (245g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX9V Landscape photography advice
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX9V Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony HX9V
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-01 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
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 1 1
Retail price $380 $328