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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W220

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W220 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
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus 8010 and Sony W220, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 13 months later than the W220 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 8010 grades against the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony W220

 8010 W220 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus 8010

 W220 8010 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony W220

 8010 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 has outside measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 8010 versus the W220.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and W220.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus 8010 to show extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern 8010 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
Portrait photography with Sony W220
28
MP count good (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography advice
Sony W220 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (245g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8010
Travel photography with Sony W220
64
weather proofing
MP count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (245 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Sony W220
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging advice
Sony W220 Vlogging advice
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (245g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony W220
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also called as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (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
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $600 $160