Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX50

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 8000 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX50 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 8000 grades vs the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 features physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8000 versus Sony WX50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 8000 and the WX50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and WX50.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX50 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.