Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5R

Below, we are matching up the Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5R, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very comparable but the 8010 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 8010 was unveiled 3 years before the NEX-5R which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 8010 grades vs the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the 8010 and the NEX-5R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and NEX-5R is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and NEX-5R.

All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 8010 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-5R will provide extra detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.