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Olympus 5010 vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 5010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 5010 vs Sony W370, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was revealed at a similar time to the W370 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the 5010 grades versus the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Sony W370

 5010 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus 5010

 W370 5010 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Sony W370

 5010 W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 5010 vs Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5010 compared to the W370.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and W370.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography highlights
Sony W370 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography highlights
Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography factors
Sony W370 Landscape photography factors
37
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Sony W370
 Olympus Stylus 5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also called as mju 5010 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 126 gr (0.28 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $150 $230