Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX30

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 5010 versus Sony WX30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was launched 18 months prior to the WX30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 5010 grades against the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 offers physical 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 WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 5010 versus Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 5010 against the WX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and WX30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.