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Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(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
Sony WX10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony WX10

 8000 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus 8000

 WX10 8000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony WX10

 8000 WX10 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8000
Sports photography with Sony WX10
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8000
Travel photography with Sony WX10
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging factors
Sony WX10 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony WX10
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
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