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Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX7

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
Sony TX7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony TX7

 8010 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Olympus 8010

 TX7 8010 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony TX7

 8010 TX7 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

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

Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography info
Sony TX7 Portrait photography info
27
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography information
Sony TX7 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (245g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
Sony TX7 Sports photography details
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (245 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography features
Sony TX7 Landscape photography features
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than others in class (245g)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony TX7
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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