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Olympus 8000 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus 8000 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus 8000 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was revealed 6 months before the S2000 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 8000 scores versus the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony S2000

 8000 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus 8000

 S2000 8000 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony S2000

 8000 S2000 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus 8000 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 has got external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 8000 and Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 8000 compared to the S2000.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and S2000.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 8000 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
61
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography features
Sony S2000 Landscape photography features
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
27
screen size is good (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony S2000
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $380 $225