Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX350

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 8000 versus Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 8000 grades against the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 8000 versus Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 8000 versus the WX350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and WX350.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX350 to give you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.