Olympus 8010 vs Sony W690

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.