Olympus 8000 vs Sony W290

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 8000 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was announced 5 months later than the W290 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 8000 grades versus the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 has got exterior 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) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8000 vs Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 8000 compared to the W290.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and W290.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to take the release date of the cameras into account.