Olympus 8000 vs Sony W650

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.