Olympus 6010 vs Sony H50

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 6010 vs Sony H50, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 7 months after the H50 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 6010 matches up versus the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 offers outside dimensions 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 H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 6010 versus the H50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and H50.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus 6010 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 6010 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.