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Olympus 7010 vs Sony W800

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W800 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7010
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony W800 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 7010 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 5 years earlier than the W800 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 7010 scores against the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Sony W800

 7010 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Olympus 7010

 W800 7010 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2009Newer by 55 months

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Sony W800

 7010 W800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7010 and Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 7010 against the W800.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and W800.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W800 to result in extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W800 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography advice
Sony W800 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography features
Sony W800 Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition (125g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography features
Sony W800 Landscape photography features
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
33
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Sony W800
 Olympus Stylus 7010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Otherwise known as mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 AVI MPEG4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $90