Olympus 8010 vs Sony A380

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus 8010 versus Sony A380, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively close but the 8010 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 8010 was brought out 6 months later than the A380 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 8010 matches up versus the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 provides outer 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 A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 8010 vs the A380.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and A380 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and A380.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 8010 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A380 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.