Olympus 8010 vs Sony H70
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony H70 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
- Announced February 2010
- Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released January 2011
Olympus 8010 vs Sony H70 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Olympus 8010 vs Sony H70, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 8010 was launched 11 months before the H70 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 8010 scores versus the H70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony H70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony H70
8010 | H70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus 8010
H70 | 8010 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | February 2010 | More modern by 11 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony H70
8010 | H70 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus 8010 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 8010 vs Sony H70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 8010 and the H70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and H70.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony H70 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Alternative name | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
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 | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 pounds) | 194g (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $600 | $199 |