Olympus 6010 vs Sony A580

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus 6010 vs Sony A580, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and A580 (16MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The 6010 was launched 22 months earlier than the A580 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 6010 matches up against the A580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 6010 and the A580.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and A580 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and A580.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6010 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A580 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.