Olympus 8000 vs Sony W610

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus 8000 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The 8000 was announced 3 years before the W610 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 8000 grades versus the W610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Olympus 8000 versus Sony W610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 8000 compared to the W610.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and W610.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W610 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 8000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.