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Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX10

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX10 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was released 11 months earlier than the WX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 8010 scores versus the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony WX10

 8010 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus 8010

 WX10 8010 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony WX10

 8010 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 and the WX10.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and WX10 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and WX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX10 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 8010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography details
Sony WX10 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (245 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8010
Sports photography with Sony WX10
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography details
Sony WX10 Travel photography details
64
weather proofing
MP count decent (13MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (245 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8010
Vlogging with Sony WX10
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (245g)
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony WX10
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Also called mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 161g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID Li-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Launch pricing $600 $200