Olympus 8010 vs Sony W310
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W310 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
- Introduced February 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W310 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Olympus 8010 versus Sony W310, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The 8010 was announced at a similar time to the W310 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 8010 grades vs the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W310 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony W310
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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Olympus 8010
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Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony W310
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus 8010 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 provides 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) and the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 8010 versus Sony W310 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 and the W310.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and W310 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and W310.
Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus 8010 to deliver extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively.

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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Also referred to as | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 pounds) | 137g (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $150 |