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Olympus 8010 vs Sony H70

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H70 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
Sony H70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony H70

 8010 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus 8010

 H70 8010 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony H70

 8010 H70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography features
Sony H70 Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Sony H70
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (245g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography info
Sony H70 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
Sony H70 Travel photography advice
64
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (245 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography details
Sony H70 Landscape photography details
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8010
Vlogging with Sony H70
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors (245 grams)
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony H70
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
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