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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W510

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W510 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W510 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus 8010 and Sony W510, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was unveiled 11 months prior to the W510 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 8010 scores against the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony W510

 8010 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus 8010

 W510 8010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony W510

 8010 W510 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 8010 versus the W510.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and W510 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and W510.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 8010 to result in more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
Portrait photography with Sony W510
28
megapixel count good (13MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (245 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
Sony W510 Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (245 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
Sony W510 Landscape photography info
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging information
Sony W510 Vlogging information
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others (245 grams)
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony W510
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $99