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Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The 8010 was launched 5 years before the QX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 8010 matches up vs the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony QX1

 8010 QX1 
Screen dimensions2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Olympus 8010

 QX1 8010 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2010Newer by 55 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony QX1

 8010 QX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 8010 versus the QX1.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and QX1 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and QX1.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony QX1 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography highlights
Sony QX1 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (245 grams)
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
56
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 shots)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8010
Travel photography with Sony QX1
64
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (245 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
great battery pack (440 shots)
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Sony QX1
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (440 per charge)
screen is small ( inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8010
Vlogging with Sony QX1
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than others (245 grams)
32
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (216g)
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony QX1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Alpha QX1
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Lens-style
Introduced 2010-02-02 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 1600 16000
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch -
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 216g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $500