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Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX100 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7010
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Updated by Sony RX100 II
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX100 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus 7010 versus Sony RX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the 7010 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 7010 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the RX100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 7010 matches up against the RX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Sony RX100

 7010 RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Olympus 7010

 RX100 7010 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2009More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Sony RX100

 7010 RX100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 features physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7010 versus Sony RX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 7010 compared to the RX100.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and RX100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and RX100.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 7010 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 will render more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography info
Sony RX100 Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
79
lighter than average in class (240g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
74
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
38
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Sony RX100
 Olympus Stylus 7010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Also Known as mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-08-28
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 390
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $448