Olympus 8010 vs Sony A7S

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus 8010 and Sony A7S, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively similar but the 8010 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 8010 was released 5 years prior to the A7S and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the 8010 scores vs the A7S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 against the A7S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and A7S is 92 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and A7S.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 8010 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus 8010 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.