Olympus 8010 vs Sony W690
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W690 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
- Released February 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 8010
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony W690 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony W690
8010 | W690 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus 8010
W690 | 8010 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | February 2010 | More recent by 25 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony W690
8010 | W690 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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.
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $600 | $297 |