Olympus 6010 vs Sony A550

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus 6010 and Sony A550, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very comparable but the 6010 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 6010 was released 4 months before the A550 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 6010 grades versus the A550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 6010 versus the A550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and A550 is 94 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and A550.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6010 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A550 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.