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Olympus 8000 vs Sony W350

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W350 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 8000 versus Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was brought out 6 months prior to the W350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 8000 matches up against the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony W350

 8000 W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus 8000

 W350 8000 

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony W350

 8000 W350 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account 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) whilst the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 8000 versus the W350.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and W350.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W350 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography info
Sony W350 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography info
Sony W350 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony W350
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Alternative name mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $380 $200