Olympus 5010 vs Sony W220

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 5010 vs Sony W220, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was brought out 13 months later than the W220 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 5010 scores against the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Olympus 5010 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 5010 versus the W220.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and W220.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus 5010 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 5010 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.