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Olympus 7010 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus 7010 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was launched 5 months before the W370 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 7010 grades against the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Sony W370

 7010 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus 7010

 W370 7010 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Sony W370

 7010 W370 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7010 versus Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 7010 vs the W370.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and W370.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W370 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography information
Sony W370 Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7010
Vlogging with Sony W370
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Sony W370
 Olympus Stylus 7010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also Known as mju 7010 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID LI-42B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $230