Olympus 8010 vs Sony A700

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 8010 vs Sony A700, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very comparable but the 8010 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 8010 was brought out 2 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the 8010 grades versus the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 vs the A700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and A700 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and A700.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 8010 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus 8010 will provide extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher 8010 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.