Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX500

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was introduced 6 years earlier than the WX500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 8000 grades against the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 enjoys external 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 WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 8000 compared to the WX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and WX500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX500 to deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.