Olympus 6010 vs Sony a3500

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6010 vs Sony a3500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 6010 was unveiled 5 years before the a3500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 6010 grades vs the a3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6010 vs Sony a3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 6010 and the a3500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and a3500 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and a3500.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6010 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony a3500 will render more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 6010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.