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Olympus 5010 vs Sony W650

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W650 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 5010
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony W650 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 5010 versus Sony W650, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was introduced 24 months earlier than the W650 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 5010 matches up against the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Sony W650

 5010 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus 5010

 W650 5010 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Sony W650

 5010 W650 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 has physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 5010 versus Sony W650 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 5010 and the W650.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and W650.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W650 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography advice
Sony W650 Portrait photography advice
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography advice
Sony W650 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 5010
Sports photography with Sony W650
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography info
Sony W650 Travel photography info
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (124 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
Landscape photography with Sony W650
38
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 5010
Vlogging with Sony W650
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Sony W650
 Olympus Stylus 5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Other name mju 5010 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III BIONZ
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $140