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Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX220

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX220, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was launched 5 years prior to the WX220 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 8010 scores against the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony WX220

 8010 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus 8010

 WX220 8010 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2010More recent by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony WX220

 8010 WX220 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 compared to the WX220.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and WX220 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and WX220.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX220 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX220 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography highlights
Sony WX220 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (245g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8010
Sports photography with Sony WX220
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (245g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX220 Landscape photography highlights
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
Sony WX220 Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (245 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony WX220
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz X
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support 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 -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life - 210 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $198