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Olympus 6010 vs Sony A200

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus 6010 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Updated by Sony A230
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6010 vs Sony A200 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus 6010 versus Sony A200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the 6010 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6010 was unveiled 13 months after the A200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 6010 scores versus the A200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony A200

 6010 A200 
AnnouncedJuly 2009July 2008More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus 6010

 A200 6010 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony A200

 6010 A200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6010 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 offers external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

See the Olympus 6010 versus Sony A200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 6010 compared to the A200.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and A200 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and A200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6010 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus 6010 will produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 6010 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography details
Sony A200 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography factors
Sony A200 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography information
Sony A200 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography highlights
Sony A200 Travel photography highlights
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
46
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography advice
Sony A200 Landscape photography advice
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging details
Sony A200 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
9
can't record video
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony A200
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Also Known as mju Tough 6010 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-07-17 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 572 grams (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Battery model LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $100