Olympus 8010 vs Sony W610
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W610 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
- Released February 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Olympus 8010 vs Sony W610 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 8010 and Sony W610, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 8010 was launched 23 months earlier than the W610 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 8010 scores versus the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony W610
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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus 8010
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Introduced | January 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony W610
8010 | W610 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus 8010 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 has 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) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 8010 and Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 8010 compared to the W610.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and W610.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W610 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Otherwise known as | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 13MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $600 | $200 |