Olympus 8010 vs Sony W620
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2012
Olympus 8010 vs Sony W620 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus 8010 vs Sony W620, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 8010 was announced 23 months earlier than the W620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 8010 grades against the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony W620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony W620
8010 | W620 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus 8010
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Released | January 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony W620
8010 | W620 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 8010 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 offers physical 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 W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Olympus 8010 vs Sony W620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 versus the W620.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and W620.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W620 to render extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 8010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Otherwise known as | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) | 116 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 220 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $600 | $102 |