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Olympus 8010 vs Sony A300

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A300 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 A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Updated by Sony A330
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony A300 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus 8010 and Sony A300, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and A300 (10MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 8010 was manufactured 2 years later than the A300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the 8010 matches up vs the A300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony A300

 8010 A300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2008Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Olympus 8010

 A300 8010 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony A300

 8010 A300 
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 has exterior 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) and the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check the Olympus 8010 and Sony A300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 8010 compared to the A300.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and A300 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and A300.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 8010 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus 8010 will render extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 8010 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
Portrait photography with Sony A300
28
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Sony A300
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (245 grams)
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8010
Sports photography with Sony A300
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
Sony A300 Travel photography advice
64
environment sealing
MP count decent (13MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (245 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
45
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography advice
Sony A300 Landscape photography advice
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
57
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (10MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A300 as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (245g)
9
no video recording
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony A300
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Alternate name mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-02-02 2008-01-30
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 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
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
External flash
Auto exposure 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 632g (1.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 538
Other
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash
Card slots One One
Retail price $600 $0