Olympus 8010 vs Sony A7R

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 8010 versus Sony A7R, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and A7R (36MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The 8010 was unveiled 5 years before the A7R which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 8010 grades against the A7R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8010 versus Sony A7R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 8010 against the A7R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and A7R is 92 and 78 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and A7R.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 8010 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R will deliver greater detail having an extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.