Olympus 8010 vs Sony A330

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 8010 vs Sony A330, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and A330 (10MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 8010 was revealed 9 months later than the A330 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the 8010 scores versus the A330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 provides external measurements 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 A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

See the Olympus 8010 vs Sony A330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 8010 vs the A330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and A330 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and A330.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 8010 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus 8010 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer 8010 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.