Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus 8000 and Canon SX50 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus 8000 has external dimensions of 95 x 62 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.44 x 0.87″) and weighs 182 g (0.40 lb / 6.42 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX50 HS has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 106 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.17″) and weighs 595 g (1.31 lb / 20.99 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus 8000 and the Canon SX50 HS. Olympus 8000 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 28mm narrower, 25mm shorter and 84mm thinner than Canon SX50 HS.
Comparison image of the Olympus 8000 and the Canon SX50 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus 8000 and Canon SX50 HS.
Comparison image of the Olympus 8000 and the Canon SX50 HS Size and Weight - Back View
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus 8000 is significantly lighter (413g ) than the Canon SX50 HS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the 8000 has a big advantage over the SX50 HS which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon SX50 HS's 2.80" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus 8000's 2.7 screen.
Moreover, Canon SX50 HS sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Olympus 8000 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to SX50 HS.
