Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX10 IV

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

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).

Check out the Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.