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Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Superseded the Sony RX10 III
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX10 IV, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The 8010 was brought out 8 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 8010 scores versus the RX10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony RX10 IV

 8010 RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Olympus 8010

 RX10 IV 8010 
LaunchedSeptember 2017February 2010Fresher by 92 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony RX10 IV

 8010 RX10 IV 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 comes with 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 RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 vs the RX10 IV.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and RX10 IV is 92 and 52 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and RX10 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 8010 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX10 IV will show greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older 8010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography details
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (13MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography info
Sony RX10 IV Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (245g)
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
more heavy than others (1,095 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
76
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography details
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography details
64
environment sealing
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (245 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (1,095 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography information
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography information
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
62
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8010
Vlogging with Sony RX10 IV
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (245g)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others (1,095g)
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony RX10 IV
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2017-09-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 1095g (2.41 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $600 $1,698