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Olympus 8010 vs Sony H55

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H55 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 H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H55 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus 8010 versus Sony H55, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was launched 4 months prior to the H55 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 8010 matches up versus the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony H55

 8010 H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus 8010

 H55 8010 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony H55

 8010 H55 
IntroducedFebruary 2010June 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 8010 versus Sony H55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 8010 versus the H55.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and H55.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H55 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography details
Sony H55 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography details
Sony H55 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (245 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography info
Sony H55 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography features
Sony H55 Travel photography features
64
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (245g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging info
Sony H55 Vlogging info
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (245g)
28
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony H55
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model Li-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $600 $235