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Olympus 8000 vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W710 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8000
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus 8000 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 8000 was released 4 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the 8000 scores versus the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony W710

 8000 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus 8000

 W710 8000 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months
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Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony W710

 8000 W710 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 offers outer 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 W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8000 and Sony W710 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 8000 vs the W710.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and W710.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W710 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older 8000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography highlights
Sony W710 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
has touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging info
Sony W710 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony W710
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Also referred to as mju Tough 8000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti alias 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 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $380 $90