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Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8000
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was released 3 years earlier than the WX70 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 8000 scores against the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony WX70

 8000 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus 8000

 WX70 8000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony WX70

 8000 WX70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 enjoys outer dimensions 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 WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 8000 versus the WX70.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX70 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography details
Sony WX70 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8000
Sports photography with Sony WX70
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX70 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony WX70
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Also Known as mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $380 $242