Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX30

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX30, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 4 years before the TX30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 8010 grades against the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 enjoys outside 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) and the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 8010 compared to the TX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and TX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and TX30.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TX30 to give you more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.