Olympus 8010 vs Sony W650

Let's look closer at the Olympus 8010 and Sony W650, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was brought out 23 months earlier than the W650 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the 8010 scores vs the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 enjoys outside measurements 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 W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 8010 and the W650.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and W650.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W650 to offer greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.