Canon A490 vs Olympus 6010

Let's look much closer at the Canon A490 and Olympus 6010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A490 was released 6 months later than the 6010 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A490 grades against the 6010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A490 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The complete galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A490 compared to the 6010.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and 6010 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and 6010.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus 6010 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.