Olympus 7010 vs Sony W310

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus 7010 vs Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was announced 5 months prior to the W310 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 7010 grades against the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7010 vs Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 7010 vs the W310.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and W310.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should take the release date of the cameras into account.