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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W370

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W370 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus 8010 versus Sony W370, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was launched about the same time to the W370 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 8010 grades vs the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony W370

 8010 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus 8010

 W370 8010 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony W370

 8010 W370 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 provides exterior dimensions 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 W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Olympus 8010 versus Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 vs the W370.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and W370.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W370 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (245 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography information
Sony W370 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (245 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging features
Sony W370 Vlogging features
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (245 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony W370
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.54 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $230