Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX30V
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX30V 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
- Introduced February 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX20V
- Replacement is Sony HX50V
Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX30V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 8010 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the HX30V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the 8010 matches up vs the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony HX30V
8010 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus 8010
HX30V | 8010 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony HX30V
8010 | HX30V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 features external dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX30V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 8010 versus the HX30V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and HX30V.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX30V to produce greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older 8010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Also Known as | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lb) | 254 gr (0.56 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $600 | $420 |