Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX350

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX350, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 8010 grades against the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 8010 vs the WX350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and WX350.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to show extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.