Olympus 6010 vs Sony H20

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus 6010 vs Sony H20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6010 was revealed 3 months later than the H20 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 6010 grades versus the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 has got external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6010 vs Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 6010 vs the H20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and H20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus 6010 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.