Olympus 6010 vs Sony H300

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 6010 vs Sony H300, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was launched 5 years prior to the H300 and that 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 H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 6010 matches up against the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6010 vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 6010 and the H300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and H300 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and H300.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be behind in sensor tech.