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Olympus 8000 vs Sony W650

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W650 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony W650 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 8000 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the W650 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 8000 grades versus the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony W650

 8000 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus 8000

 W650 8000 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony W650

 8000 W650 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 8000 versus Sony W650 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 8000 versus the W650.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and W650.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W650 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography advice
Sony W650 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography advice
Sony W650 Travel photography advice
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging information
Sony W650 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony W650
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Also referred to as mju Tough 8000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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 Single Single
Price at release $380 $140