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Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX30V
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX50V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony HX50V

 8010 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus 8010

 HX50V 8010 
LaunchedApril 2013February 2010Fresher by 39 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony HX50V

 8010 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

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

Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography features
Sony HX50V Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Sony HX50V
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (245g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8010
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8010
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
64
weather proofing
resolution is good (13MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (245g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX50V Landscape photography advice
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (245g)
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony HX50V
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.54 lbs) 272 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $439