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Olympus 8010 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R II
  • Later Model is Sony A7R IV
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 8010 vs Sony A7R III, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 8010 was announced 8 years prior to the A7R III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 8010 matches up against the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony A7R III

 8010 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Olympus 8010

 A7R III 8010 
RevealedOctober 2017February 2010Newer by 94 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kSharper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony A7R III

 8010 A7R III 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 offers 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) and the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 8010 against the A7R III.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and A7R III is 92 and 63 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and A7R III.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R III will result in more detail with its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R III Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
86
has manual focus
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography information
Sony A7R III Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (245g)
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography advice
Sony A7R III Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography info
Sony A7R III Travel photography info
64
environment sealing
decent MP (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (245g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
74
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count excellent (42MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R III Landscape photography info
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
87
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8010
Vlogging with Sony A7R III
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competition (245 grams)
37
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony A7R III
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Alpha A7R III
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-02 2017-10-25
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 1600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 657 grams (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots One 2
Retail price $600 $2,800