Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX300

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus 8000 and Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was revealed 4 years prior to the WX300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 8000 grades versus the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 has 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) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 8000 and Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 8000 compared to the WX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and WX300.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX300 to result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.