- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
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28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.4 inch 27.1mm2
- 10.2 megapixels
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25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Olympus Tough-8000 advantages over Sony DSC-TX5
Sony DSC-TX5 advantages over Olympus Tough-8000
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Fast startup
~1.90
vs
2.6 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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Lighter weight
143g
vs
201g
Lighter weight
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Less shutter lag
0.31
vs
0.84 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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Wider angle lens
25 mm
vs
28 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Faster shutter
1/1600
vs
1/1000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
3200
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Olympus 1030 SW
Olympus
Tough-8000
Olympus
1030 SW
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Fast startup
-
Less shutter lag
Sony
DSC-TX5
Olympus
1030 SW
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Lighter weight
-
Less shutter lag
-
Longer exposure
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Bigger JPEG buffer
Compared to Olympus Tough-6000
Olympus
Tough-8000
Olympus
Tough-6000
-
Fast startup
-
Less shutter lag
Sony
DSC-TX5
Olympus
Tough-6000
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Fast startup
-
Less shutter lag
-
Less expensive
-
Longer exposure
Compared to Sony DSC-G3
Olympus
Tough-8000
Sony
DSC-G3
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Less expensive
-
Fast startup
Compared to Sony DSC-T900
Olympus
Tough-8000
Sony
DSC-T900
Sony
DSC-TX5
Sony
DSC-T900
Compared to Sony DSC-TX9
Olympus
Tough-8000
Sony
DSC-TX9
Sony
DSC-TX5
Sony
DSC-TX9
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HDMI out
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More dots on screen