SP 350 Vs C8080

Chris Lim · 15th March 2007

Hey guys, i mean besides the availability of the cams. Is there a significant difference in the image quality out put of these two and also which would u recommend?

Bean · 15th March 2007

C8080 anytime

Chris Lim · 15th March 2007

Originally Posted by Bean

C8080 anytime

why leh?

Zephirum · 15th March 2007

It is pretty obvious. C8080 is a high end prosumer whereas SP-350 is jsut an entry-level PnS, in term of the glass and CCD, C8080 is of higher quality. C8080 is made in Japan while SP-350 is made in China if I am not wrong. And lastly, just look at their prices!

drakon09 · 15th March 2007

The C8080 is a classic.

They don't make prosumers like that anymore.

tao · 15th March 2007

There is simply no comparison, even though both are prosumers.

It is all in the lens. Let's see, the C-8080WZ has a 28mm-140mm f2.4~3.5 while the SP-350 has a 38-114mm f2.8~4.9, it is clear that the former has a much wider and faster glass. In terms of the CCD sensor, it appears that both have similar performance even though the SP-350's is smaller.

I have never used the SP-350 but having had a C-8080WZ, I can say that the image quality is very good for an all-in-one camera. JPEG quality is as good as it gets, comparable with DSLR at ISO 50-100. The camera is only let down by its sluggish and inaccurate AF in poor lighting. Having read comments about the SP-350, I doubt it is better in terms of AF performance and it appears to be unexpectedly more sluggish than the C-8080WZ, in spite of having more updated electronics. Image quality wise, the SP-350 seems to be very good as well, almost on par and ability to take RAW files is good to have even though it is very slow.

They are very different beasts really but in the right hands, both will produce good results and that hotshoe is great to have. Get the C-8080WZ (only available used) if you want the wide angle and slightly faster lens but don't mind the bulk, and SP-350 if you like something almost pocketable and cheaper.

Chris Lim · 15th March 2007

Thanks for the interesting comparisons. I'm trying to understand why alex majoli uses the 8080 over the dslr so much. =) thanks alot.

Chris Lim · 15th March 2007

oh yeah anyone knows where i might just have a chance of getting a 8080? thanks

ed9119 · 15th March 2007

Despite its older technology, the 8080 reached the very pinnacle of construction, handling and image quality...... its the prosumer digital camera against which all other prosumers are measured against ....

its one of the very rare cameras among the prosumers that has gained 'Classic' status....... very few will sell their 8080 .......

BUT its user interface needs a little getting used to ....... its not difficult, but not as idiot-proof as Canon's

ricohflex · 15th March 2007

Most will prefer made in Japan.
The two may be on different price brackets.

Chris Lim · 15th March 2007

Thanks for the heads up!. =) very inspired By a photojourn who uses nothing but 8080s, 5050s and 5060s for his trips. amazing results. =)

drakon09 · 15th March 2007

Hope you manage to find yourself one Chris.

zaren · 16th March 2007

Originally Posted by Chris Lim

Thanks for the heads up!. =) very inspired By a photojourn who uses nothing but 8080s, 5050s and 5060s for his trips. amazing results. =)

ah...alex majoli....

Chris Lim · 16th March 2007

Originally Posted by zaren

ah...alex majoli....

ur a fan of his?

harmony · 16th March 2007

Originally Posted by zaren

ah...alex majoli....

Alex Majoli points and shoots

zaren · 16th March 2007

Originally Posted by Chris Lim

ur a fan of his?

yes, am still using an oly 5060 becos of him.

Chris Lim · 17th March 2007

Originally Posted by zaren

yes, am still using an oly 5060 becos of him.

hehe thats why i hunting for c8080 mah. haha

zaren · 17th March 2007

Originally Posted by Chris Lim

hehe thats why i hunting for c8080 mah. haha

there was one on sale recently in b&s...

tao · 18th March 2007

Originally Posted by Chris Lim

hehe thats why i hunting for c8080 mah. haha

You might wanna consider looking for a C-7070WZ as well, in case you can't get the C-8080WZ.

Based on what I have read, with the C-7070WZ, you get a more responsive camera (compared with the C-8080WZ) with more updated electronics, and the Sony 7MP CCD is a gem (say lower high ISO noise), as I found out with my C-70, which uses the same CCD and image processor in the camera.

Also, the RAW write speed of the C-7070WZ is faster than the C-8080WZ as well, if that matters to you, not to mention that the LCD is fully articulated compared with the latter's, which can only flip up and down. Downside is the lens, which at F2.8~4.9, is slower but you get a much more compact package.

When I sold my C-8080WZ, I did contemplate getting a C-7070WZ but ended up with a Sony R1 instead.

ricohflex · 18th March 2007

Used both the 7070 and 350 in overeseas trip.
Fun.
The feature I liked most?
7070 has filter pitch thread in front of the lens and it can use 40.5mm filter to protect the lens without a ridiculously clumsy and grotesque oversized tubular "adapter" that fits over the whole lens.

Digicams fitted with these oversized "adapters" look so horrible.

350 can use AA bty and is small.

If only both had image stabiliser, then would be ideal.

15th March 2007	#1
Chris Lim Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,021	SP 350 Vs C8080 Hey guys, i mean besides the availability of the cams. Is there a significant difference in the image quality out put of these two and also which would u recommend? __________________ email: Chris@CoffeestainsPhotography.com Website: CoffeestainsPhotography

15th March 2007	#2
Bean Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 855	Re: SP 350 Vs C8080 C8080 anytime

15th March 2007	#4
Zephirum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 216	Re: SP 350 Vs C8080 It is pretty obvious. C8080 is a high end prosumer whereas SP-350 is jsut an entry-level PnS, in term of the glass and CCD, C8080 is of higher quality. C8080 is made in Japan while SP-350 is made in China if I am not wrong. And lastly, just look at their prices!

15th March 2007	#5
drakon09 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,690	Re: SP 350 Vs C8080 The C8080 is a classic. They don't make prosumers like that anymore.

15th March 2007	#6
tao Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Land of the Vegetables Posts: 2,958	Re: SP 350 Vs C8080 There is simply no comparison, even though both are prosumers. It is all in the lens. Let's see, the C-8080WZ has a 28mm-140mm f2.4~3.5 while the SP-350 has a 38-114mm f2.8~4.9, it is clear that the former has a much wider and faster glass. In terms of the CCD sensor, it appears that both have similar performance even though the SP-350's is smaller. I have never used the SP-350 but having had a C-8080WZ, I can say that the image quality is very good for an all-in-one camera. JPEG quality is as good as it gets, comparable with DSLR at ISO 50-100. The camera is only let down by its sluggish and inaccurate AF in poor lighting. Having read comments about the SP-350, I doubt it is better in terms of AF performance and it appears to be unexpectedly more sluggish than the C-8080WZ, in spite of having more updated electronics. Image quality wise, the SP-350 seems to be very good as well, almost on par and ability to take RAW files is good to have even though it is very slow. They are very different beasts really but in the right hands, both will produce good results and that hotshoe is great to have. Get the C-8080WZ (only available used) if you want the wide angle and slightly faster lens but don't mind the bulk, and SP-350 if you like something almost pocketable and cheaper.

15th March 2007	#7
Chris Lim Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,021	Re: SP 350 Vs C8080 Thanks for the interesting comparisons. I'm trying to understand why alex majoli uses the 8080 over the dslr so much. =) thanks alot. __________________ email: Chris@CoffeestainsPhotography.com Website: CoffeestainsPhotography

15th March 2007	#8
Chris Lim Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,021	Re: SP 350 Vs C8080 oh yeah anyone knows where i might just have a chance of getting a 8080? thanks __________________ email: Chris@CoffeestainsPhotography.com Website: CoffeestainsPhotography

15th March 2007	#9
ed9119 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Singapaore Posts: 1,635	Re: SP 350 Vs C8080 Despite its older technology, the 8080 reached the very pinnacle of construction, handling and image quality...... its the prosumer digital camera against which all other prosumers are measured against .... its one of the very rare cameras among the prosumers that has gained 'Classic' status....... very few will sell their 8080 ....... BUT its user interface needs a little getting used to ....... its not difficult, but not as idiot-proof as Canon's Last edited by ed9119; 15th March 2007 at 07:10 PM.

15th March 2007	#10
ricohflex Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sing Posts: 1,540	Re: SP 350 Vs C8080 Most will prefer made in Japan. The two may be on different price brackets.

15th March 2007	#12
drakon09 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,690	Re: SP 350 Vs C8080 Hope you manage to find yourself one Chris.

18th March 2007	#20
ricohflex Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sing Posts: 1,540	Re: SP 350 Vs C8080 Used both the 7070 and 350 in overeseas trip. Fun. The feature I liked most? 7070 has filter pitch thread in front of the lens and it can use 40.5mm filter to protect the lens without a ridiculously clumsy and grotesque oversized tubular "adapter" that fits over the whole lens. Digicams fitted with these oversized "adapters" look so horrible. 350 can use AA bty and is small. If only both had image stabiliser, then would be ideal. Last edited by ricohflex; 18th March 2007 at 10:12 PM.