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Olympus 8010 vs Sony S980

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 8010 vs Sony S980 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony S980 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus 8010 and Sony S980, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 12 months after the S980 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 8010 scores versus the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony S980

 8010 S980 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Olympus 8010

 S980 8010 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony S980

 8010 S980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 has got external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8010 and Sony S980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 compared to the S980.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and S980 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and S980.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus 8010 to offer extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 8010 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography info
Sony S980 Portrait photography info
28
decent MP (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography features
Sony S980 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (245 grams)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S980 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8010
Travel photography with Sony S980
64
weather proof
decent MP (13MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (245 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography factors
Sony S980 Landscape photography factors
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
27
manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging advice
Sony S980 Vlogging advice
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average (245 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony S980
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $600 $300