Olympus 8000 vs Sony A68

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 8000 and Sony A68, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The 8000 was introduced 7 years earlier than the A68 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 8000 grades vs the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8000 compared to the A68.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and A68 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and A68.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 8000 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A68 will result in extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be behind in sensor innovation.