Olympus 8010 vs Sony A6100

Below, we are comparing the Olympus 8010 versus Sony A6100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 8010 was introduced 10 years prior to the A6100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 8010 scores vs the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 8010 versus the A6100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and A6100 is 92 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and A6100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6100 will render greater detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.