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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W380

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W380 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus 8010 vs Sony W380, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 8010 was revealed around the same time to the W380 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 8010 grades versus the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony W380

 8010 W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Olympus 8010

 W380 8010 

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony W380

 8010 W380 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 vs Sony W380 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 8010 vs the W380.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and W380 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and W380.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W380 to produce greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W380 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography factors
Sony W380 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
Sony W380 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography features
Sony W380 Travel photography features
64
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Sony W380
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony W380
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
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 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $44