Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX10V

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus 8010 and Sony HX10V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was launched 3 years earlier than the HX10V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the 8010 matches up vs the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8010 and Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 8010 against the HX10V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX10V to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.