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Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 5010
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5010 was launched at a similar time to the TX7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 5010 matches up versus the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Sony TX7

 5010 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Olympus 5010

 TX7 5010 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Sony TX7

 5010 TX7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5010 vs the TX7.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and TX7.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5010 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus 5010 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography advice
Sony TX7 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography factors
Sony TX7 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 5010
Travel photography with Sony TX7
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
has touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (149g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX7 Landscape photography highlights
38
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 5010
Vlogging with Sony TX7
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Sony TX7
 Olympus Stylus 5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Otherwise known as mju 5010 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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