Olympus 7010 vs Sony W800
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony W800 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
- Announced July 2009
- Other Name is mju 7010
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony W800 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Sony W800
7010 | W800 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Olympus 7010
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 55 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Sony W800
7010 | W800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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.

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Olympus 7010 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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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 |