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Olympus 8000 vs Sony W810

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W810 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8000
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony W810 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus 8000 and Sony W810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was released 5 years prior to the W810 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 8000 grades versus the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony W810

 8000 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus 8000

 W810 8000 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2009More modern by 55 months

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony W810

 8000 W810 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8000 and Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 8000 compared to the W810.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and W810.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W810 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography info
Sony W810 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography highlights
Sony W810 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography features
Sony W810 Travel photography features
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging information
Sony W810 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony W810
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Also called as mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $100