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Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX10

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2013
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX10 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was launched 4 years earlier than the QX10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 8010 matches up against the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony QX10

 8010 QX10 
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus 8010

 QX10 8010 
ReleasedSeptember 2013February 2010More recent by 43 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony QX10

 8010 QX10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 has got external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 and the QX10.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and QX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and QX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony QX10 to render more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography details
Sony QX10 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (105 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography information
Sony QX10 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
Sony QX10 Travel photography advice
64
weather proofing
megapixel count good (13MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (105g)
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging details
Sony QX10 Vlogging details
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (245g)
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (105 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony QX10
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Other name mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Lens-style
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch -
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in None
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 105 grams (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 220 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $600 $250