Olympus 5010 vs Sony W530

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 5010 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was revealed 12 months prior to the W530 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the 5010 matches up against the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Olympus 5010 and Sony W530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 5010 and the W530.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and W530.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older 5010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.