Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX10

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus 8010 and Sony TX10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 18 months before the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 8010 grades vs the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 provides outside 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) whilst the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 and Sony TX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 8010 compared to the TX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and TX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and TX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX10 to offer more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.