Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX100 II
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Succeeded the Sony RX100
- Successor is Sony RX100 III
Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX100 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") come with different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 8010 was manufactured 4 years before the RX100 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 8010 grades vs the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony RX100 II
8010 | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Olympus 8010
RX100 II | 8010 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | February 2010 | Newer by 41 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony RX100 II
8010 | RX100 II | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX100 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 and the RX100 II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and RX100 II is 92 and 89 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and RX100 II.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 II will give you more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Otherwise known as | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2013-06-27 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
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 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | 245g (0.54 pounds) | 281g (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $600 | $598 |