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Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX50

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX50, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the WX50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 8010 matches up against the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony WX50

 8010 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus 8010

 WX50 8010 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony WX50

 8010 WX50 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 8010 compared to the WX50.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and WX50.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX50 to provide more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography information
Sony WX50 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Sony WX50
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (245g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8010
Sports photography with Sony WX50
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography information
Sony WX50 Travel photography information
64
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (245 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (245 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony WX50
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Other name mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $250