Olympus 6010 vs Sony A900
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony A900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Introduced October 2008
- Newer Model is Sony A99
Olympus 6010 vs Sony A900 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 6010 versus Sony A900, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and A900 (25MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 6010 was revealed 9 months later than the A900 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 6010 matches up versus the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 6010 vs Sony A900 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony A900
6010 | A900 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | October 2008 | Fresher by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Olympus 6010
A900 | 6010 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony A900
6010 | A900 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6010 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 features outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 6010 versus Sony A900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 6010 against the A900.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and A900 is 94 and 54 respectively.
Olympus 6010 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and A900.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6010 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A900 will resolve more detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent 6010 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony A900 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Also called | mju Tough 6010 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-07-17 | 2008-10-22 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6048 x 4032 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lb) | 895 gr (1.97 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 880 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50C | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $2,736 |