Olympus 8010 vs Sony A380
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony A380
| 8010 | A380 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus 8010
| A380 | 8010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony A380
| 8010 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2010 |  | August 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus 8010 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Otherwise known as | mju Tough 8010 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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 data format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) | 519 grams (1.14 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 614 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 500 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $600 | $899 |