Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX7
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX7 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
- Launched February 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus 8010 and Sony TX7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

The 8010 was announced very close to the TX7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 8010 matches up vs the TX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony TX7
8010 | TX7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Olympus 8010
TX7 | 8010 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony TX7
8010 | TX7 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 enjoys physical 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) while the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 8010 and Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 8010 vs the TX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and TX7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and TX7.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 8010 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 8010 will deliver more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Also called as | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | Li-50B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $600 | $300 |