Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX30

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was manufactured 3 years before the WX30 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 8000 matches up vs the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 comes with exterior measurements 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 WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 8000 against the WX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and WX30.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX30 to give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.