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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W560

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W560 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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W560 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus 8010 vs Sony W560, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was launched 11 months prior to the W560 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the 8010 scores against the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony W560

 8010 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus 8010

 W560 8010 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony W560

 8010 W560 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Olympus 8010 vs Sony W560 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 8010 compared to the W560.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and W560 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and W560.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W560 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (13MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography features
Sony W560 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography advice
Sony W560 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
decent MP (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography details
Sony W560 Landscape photography details
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
Sony W560 Vlogging factors
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony W560
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 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 measurements 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
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $600 $139