Olympus 8010 vs Sony A290
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Replaced the Sony A230
Olympus 8010 vs Sony A290 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 8010 and Sony A290, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the A290 (14MP) is very similar but the 8010 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 8010 was introduced 4 months earlier than the A290 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the 8010 grades versus the A290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony A290 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony A290
8010 | A290 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Olympus 8010
A290 | 8010 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony A290
8010 | A290 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | June 2010 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus 8010 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A290 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 8010 and Sony A290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 8010 compared to the A290.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and A290 is 92 and 66 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and A290.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 8010 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A290 will deliver greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony A290 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
Otherwise known as | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2010-06-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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) | 549g (1.21 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 615 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $600 | $600 |