Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX100
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Sony RX100
7010 | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Olympus 7010
RX100 | 7010 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | July 2009 | More modern by 37 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Sony RX100
7010 | RX100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and RX100 is 94 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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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 |