Olympus 8000 vs Sony RX1

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 8000 versus Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The 8000 was brought out 4 years prior to the RX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 8000 scores versus the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 has got exterior 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) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8000 against the RX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and RX1 is 94 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and RX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 8000 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1 will offer more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.