Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX100V

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX100V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was brought out 20 months before the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 8010 matches up vs the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 has outside 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) while the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 compared to the HX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and HX100V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and HX100V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX100V to show extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.