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Olympus 8010 vs Sony A200

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A230
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony A200 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus 8010 and Sony A200, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and A200 (10MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The 8010 was unveiled 19 months later than the A200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 8010 grades versus the A200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony A200

 8010 A200 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2008Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus 8010

 A200 8010 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony A200

 8010 A200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 and Sony A200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 8010 vs the A200.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and A200 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and A200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 8010 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus 8010 will provide extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern 8010 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A200 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (13MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Sony A200
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (245g)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
Sony A200 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8010
Travel photography with Sony A200
64
environment proof
good resolution (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (245g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
46
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8010
Vlogging with Sony A200
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (245 grams)
9
no video
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony A200
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Also called mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-02 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 572g (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash
Card slots One One
Cost at release $600 $100