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Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX9V Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus 8010 versus Sony HX9V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was unveiled 17 months before the HX9V making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the 8010 matches up against the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony HX9V

 8010 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Olympus 8010

 HX9V 8010 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 17 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony HX9V

 8010 HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8010 versus Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 8010 and the HX9V.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and HX9V.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX9V to give extra detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography details
Sony HX9V Portrait photography details
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good resolution (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
good resolution (13MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (245g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography features
Sony HX9V Landscape photography features
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8010
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
27
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony HX9V
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III BIONZ
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model Li-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $328