Olympus 6010 vs Sony NEX-5R

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus 6010 versus Sony NEX-5R, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 6010 was released 4 years earlier than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the 6010 scores against the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 has got outer measurements 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 NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6010 versus Sony NEX-5R in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 6010 vs the NEX-5R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and NEX-5R is 94 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and NEX-5R.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6010 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5R will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 6010 will be behind in sensor tech.