Olympus 8000 vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a extended review of the Olympus 8000 and Sony RX1R II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The 8000 was announced 7 years prior to the RX1R II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the 8000 matches up versus the RX1R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 has 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) and the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8000 and Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 8000 against the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and RX1R II is 94 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and RX1R II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 8000 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with greater detail with its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.