Olympus 8000 vs Sony RX1R

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus 8000 and Sony RX1R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 8000 was released 5 years prior to the RX1R which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 8000 scores against the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 has 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) whilst the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 8000 and Sony RX1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 8000 versus the RX1R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and RX1R is 94 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and RX1R.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 8000 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX1R will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.