Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX50V

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus 8010 and Sony HX50V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was released 4 years before the HX50V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 8010 matches up against the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8010 and Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 compared to the HX50V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and HX50V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and HX50V.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX50V to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.