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Olympus 5010 vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W320 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 5010
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony W320 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 5010 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was revealed within a month of the W320 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 5010 grades against the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Sony W320

 5010 W320 

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus 5010

 W320 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Sony W320

 5010 W320 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 5010 and Sony W320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 5010 against the W320.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and W320.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W320 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography highlights
Sony W320 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 5010
Travel photography with Sony W320
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
38
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
33
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Sony W320
 Olympus Stylus 5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Also Known as mju 5010 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 7cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model Li-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $269