Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5N 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
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Announced October 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-5
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5R
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Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus 8010 and Sony NEX-5N, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly well matched but the 8010 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 8010 was revealed 20 months earlier than the NEX-5N making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 8010 matches up against the NEX-5N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony NEX-5N
| 8010 | NEX-5N |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Olympus 8010
| NEX-5N | 8010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2011 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony NEX-5N
| 8010 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 features external dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 8010 versus the NEX-5N.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and NEX-5N is 92 and 89 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and NEX-5N.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 8010 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-5N will give you extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Also Known as | mju Tough 8010 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2011-10-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 245g (0.54 lbs) | 269g (0.59 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 460 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $600 | $550 |