Olympus 6010 vs Sony A200

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.