Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX400V
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX400V 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
- Announced February 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Released February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX400V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 8010 was released 5 years prior to the HX400V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 8010 grades against the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony HX400V
| 8010 | HX400V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus 8010
| HX400V | 8010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 49 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony HX400V
| 8010 | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 features outer measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX400V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 8010 compared to the HX400V.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and HX400V is 92 and 62 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and HX400V.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX400V to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Also called | mju Tough 8010 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2014-02-12 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Bionz X |
| 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 | 13 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| 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 life | - | 300 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $600 | $448 |