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Olympus 6010 vs Sony A700

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Olympus 6010 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Announced December 2007
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Newer Model is Sony A77
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony A700 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus 6010 versus Sony A700, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 6010 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 6010 was brought out 20 months after the A700 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 6010 matches up against the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony A700

 6010 A700 
AnnouncedJuly 2009December 2007More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Olympus 6010

 A700 6010 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony A700

 6010 A700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus 6010 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 features outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6010 versus Sony A700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 6010 versus the A700.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and A700 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and A700.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The 6010 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The newer 6010 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Sony A700
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Sony A700 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography details
Sony A700 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A700 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
49
weather sealing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A700 as a Landscape photography camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
62
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging highlights
Sony A700 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony A700
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Alternate name mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-07-17 2007-12-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 768g (1.69 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery ID LI-50C NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at launch $0 $1,000