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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W690

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W690 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 8010 versus Sony W690, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was released 3 years earlier than the W690 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 8010 scores against the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony W690

 8010 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus 8010

 W690 8010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony W690

 8010 W690 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 versus Sony W690 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 8010 and the W690.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and W690.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W690 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
Portrait photography with Sony W690
28
good megapixels (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography information
Sony W690 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (245g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
Sony W690 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography information
Sony W690 Travel photography information
64
weather proof
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (245 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging details
Sony W690 Vlogging details
27
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (245 grams)
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony W690
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Other name mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photographs
Battery format - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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