Olympus 8000 vs Sony W810

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.