Olympus 5010 vs Sony HX100V

Below, we are looking at the Olympus 5010 versus Sony HX100V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was introduced 21 months prior to the HX100V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the 5010 grades vs the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 5010 versus Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 5010 vs the HX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and HX100V is 96 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and HX100V.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX100V to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.