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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W610

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W610 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
Sony W610
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony W610

 8010 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus 8010

 W610 8010 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony W610

 8010 W610 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
Portrait photography with Sony W610
28
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Sony W610
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (245g)
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography advice
Sony W610 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8010
Travel photography with Sony W610
64
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (113g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography details
Sony W610 Landscape photography details
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
Sony W610 Vlogging factors
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (245g)
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony W610
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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