Olympus 8000 vs Sony RX100
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Renewed by Sony RX100 II
Olympus 8000 vs Sony RX100 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Olympus 8000 vs Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 8000 was unveiled 4 years prior to the RX100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the 8000 matches up versus the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 8000 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony RX100
8000 | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Olympus 8000
RX100 | 8000 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | July 2009 | More modern by 38 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony RX100
8000 | RX100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus 8000 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 8000 vs Sony RX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 8000 versus the RX100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and RX100 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 8000 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and RX100.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 8000 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 will deliver extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Other name | mju Tough 8000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-01 | 2012-08-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182 grams (0.40 pounds) | 240 grams (0.53 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 Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $380 | $448 |