Olympus 5010 vs Sony W650

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.