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Olympus 7010 vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7010
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 7010 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was introduced 4 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the 7010 scores vs the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Sony W710

 7010 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus 7010

 W710 7010 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Sony W710

 7010 W710 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 has external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7010 versus Sony W710 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 against the W710.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and W710.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W710 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 7010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography information
Sony W710 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7010
Street photography with Sony W710
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than average (114 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography advice
Sony W710 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average (114g)
has focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Sony W710
 Olympus Stylus 7010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Also called mju 7010 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $90