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Olympus 8000 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8000
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus 8000 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was announced 6 months prior to the W370 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the 8000 scores against the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony W370

 8000 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus 8000

 W370 8000 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony W370

 8000 W370 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8000 vs Sony W370 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 8000 compared to the W370.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and W370.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W370 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography details
Sony W370 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8000
Travel photography with Sony W370
61
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony W370
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Alternative name mju Tough 8000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $380 $230