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Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 5010
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 5010 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizes.

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The 5010 was introduced 6 months later than the WX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 5010 grades against the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Sony WX1

 5010 WX1 

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus 5010

 WX1 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Sony WX1

 5010 WX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5010 vs the WX1.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and WX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5010 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 5010 will result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography information
Sony WX1 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography details
Sony WX1 Travel photography details
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (149g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography info
Sony WX1 Landscape photography info
37
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 5010
Vlogging with Sony WX1
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Sony WX1
 Olympus Stylus 5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Also Known as mju 5010 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $149