Olympus 6010 vs Sony A6000

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus 6010 vs Sony A6000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The 6010 was released 5 years earlier than the A6000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 6010 scores versus the A6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6010 vs Sony A6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6010 and the A6000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and A6000 is 94 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and A6000.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6010 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6000 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.