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Olympus 8000 vs Sony W610

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W610 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8000
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony W610 Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony W610

 8000 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus 8000

 W610 8000 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony W610

 8000 W610 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W610 size comparison

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

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography advice
Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography info
Sony W610 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
61
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging factors
Sony W610 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony W610
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Also called as mju Tough 8000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $380 $200