Olympus 8000 vs Sony TX9

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 8000 and Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was launched 12 months before the TX9 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 8000 scores versus the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. 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) whilst the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8000 and Sony TX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 8000 vs the TX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and TX9.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.