Olympus 8010 vs Sony A7R IV

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 8010 versus Sony A7R IV, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 8010 was introduced 10 years prior to the A7R IV which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 8010 grades vs the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 8010 compared to the A7R IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and A7R IV is 92 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and A7R IV.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7R IV will give more detail using its extra 48 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.