Olympus 6010 vs Sony A560

Below, we are matching up the Olympus 6010 and Sony A560, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very well matched but the 6010 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6010 was introduced 13 months earlier than the A560 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the 6010 grades versus the A560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6010 and Sony A560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 6010 vs the A560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and A560 is 94 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and A560.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6010 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A560 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.