Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX220
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX220 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
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony WX220
8010 | WX220 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus 8010
WX220 | 8010 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | February 2010 | More recent by 49 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony WX220
8010 | WX220 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and WX220 is 92 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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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 |