Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012
Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 8010 was introduced 3 years prior to the H90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 8010 matches up against the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony H90
8010 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus 8010
H90 | 8010 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | February 2010 | More recent by 25 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony H90
8010 | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 has exterior 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 H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 8010 compared to the H90.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and H90.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to produce extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Also called | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 290 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $230 |