Olympus 6010 vs Sony NEX-5
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Launched June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-5N
Olympus 6010 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Olympus 6010 and Sony NEX-5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very well matched but the 6010 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 6010 was revealed 10 months earlier than the NEX-5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the 6010 grades versus the NEX-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 6010 vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony NEX-5
6010 | NEX-5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Olympus 6010
NEX-5 | 6010 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | July 2009 | Newer by 10 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony NEX-5
6010 | NEX-5 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6010 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 comes with 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) while the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 6010 and Sony NEX-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 6010 against the NEX-5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and NEX-5 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus 6010 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and NEX-5.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 6010 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-5 will give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus 6010 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
Also referred to as | mju Tough 6010 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-07-17 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lb) | 287 gr (0.63 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 796 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50C | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $599 |