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Olympus 5010 vs Sony A380

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Olympus 5010 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 5010
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Renewed by Sony A390
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony A380 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 5010 and Sony A380, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty similar but the 5010 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5010 was manufactured 5 months after the A380 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 5010 grades vs the A380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Sony A380

 5010 A380 

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus 5010

 A380 5010 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Sony A380

 5010 A380 
RevealedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus 5010 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 has external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 5010 and Sony A380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5010 versus the A380.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and A380 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and A380.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The 5010 uses the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field harder.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
Portrait photography with Sony A380
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography information
Sony A380 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography features
Sony A380 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography factors
Sony A380 Travel photography factors
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography details
Sony A380 Landscape photography details
38
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 5010
Vlogging with Sony A380
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
9
no video
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Sony A380
 Olympus Stylus 5010Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Otherwise known as mju 5010 -
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-07 2009-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 519g (1.14 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $899