Olympus 6010 vs Sony A450

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 6010 and Sony A450, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively close but the 6010 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The 6010 was announced 5 months before the A450 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 6010 matches up vs the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 features external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 6010 versus the A450.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and A450 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and A450.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 6010 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A450 will render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.