Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX10
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Released July 2009
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011
Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 8000 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 8000 was introduced 18 months earlier than the WX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the 8000 scores vs the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony WX10
8000 | WX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus 8000
WX10 | 8000 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | July 2009 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony WX10
8000 | WX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 has external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 8000 versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 8000 vs the WX10.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and WX10.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX10 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Also Known as | mju Tough 8000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-01 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.8" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182g (0.40 lb) | 161g (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $380 | $200 |