Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX30

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus 8010 and Sony WX30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was revealed 17 months prior to the WX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 8010 scores versus the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8010 and Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 8010 and the WX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and WX30.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX30 to result in more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.