Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus 6010

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus 6010, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1 V1 (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is relatively close but the 1 V1 (1") and 6010 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V1 was unveiled 2 years after the 6010 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1 V1 scores against the 6010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V1 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V1 comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus 6010 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 V1 compared to the 6010.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V1 and 6010 is 84 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V1 and 6010.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 V1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus 6010 will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger 1 V1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.