Olympus 8000 vs Sony TX10

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus 8000 vs Sony TX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was revealed 3 years earlier than the TX10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 8000 grades vs the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 comes with physical measurements 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 TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 8000 vs Sony TX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 8000 versus the TX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and TX10.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX10 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.