Olympus 8010 vs Sony S950

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus 8010 vs Sony S950, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and S950 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was brought out 12 months later than the S950 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 8010 matches up against the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 8010 vs the S950.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and S950.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus 8010 to show more detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern 8010 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.