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Olympus 8010 vs Sony A99

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A99 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released December 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A900
  • New Model is Sony A99 II
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony A99 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus 8010 vs Sony A99, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and A99 (24MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 8010 was announced 3 years earlier than the A99 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 8010 matches up vs the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony A99

 8010 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Olympus 8010

 A99 8010 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2010Newer by 34 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony A99

 8010 A99 
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Olympus 8010 vs Sony A99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 vs the A99.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and A99 is 92 and 57 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and A99.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 will provide greater detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography details
Sony A99 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography details
Sony A99 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (245 grams)
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography info
Sony A99 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (245 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
environment proof
megapixel count good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography features
Sony A99 Landscape photography features
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
low battery life (500 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8010
Vlogging with Sony A99
27
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (245 grams)
76
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony A99
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony SLT-A99
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-02-02 2012-12-12
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 812 gr (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail pricing $600 $1,998