Olympus 8000 vs Sony S2100

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 8000 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was brought out 6 months before the S2100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 8000 scores vs the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8000 versus Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 8000 versus the S2100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and S2100.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration.