Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX50
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012

Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX50, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The 5010 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX50 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 5010 grades against the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Sony WX50
5010 | WX50 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus 5010
WX50 | 5010 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Sony WX50
5010 | WX50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 features external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 5010 and the WX50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and WX50.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Other name | mju 5010 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
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 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - | 240 pictures |
Form 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $150 | $250 |