Olympus 8000 vs Sony W380

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus 8000 and Sony W380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was manufactured 6 months prior to the W380 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the 8000 matches up vs the W380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 provides external 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 W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus 8000 and Sony W380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 8000 and the W380.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and W380.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W380 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.