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Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7010
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Updated by Sony HX300
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 7010 and Sony HX200V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was brought out 3 years before the HX200V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 7010 grades vs the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Sony HX200V

 7010 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus 7010

 HX200V 7010 
IntroducedMay 2012July 2009More recent by 34 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Sony HX200V

 7010 HX200V 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7010 and Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 7010 against the HX200V.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and HX200V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and HX200V.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography information
Sony HX200V Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7010
Street photography with Sony HX200V
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography advice
Sony HX200V Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (450 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
better than average battery (450 shots)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
27
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Sony HX200V
 Olympus Stylus 7010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Other name mju 7010 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 583 grams (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $480