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Olympus 6010 vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6010
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony H50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony H50

 6010 H50 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus 6010

 H50 6010 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony H50

 6010 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Olympus 6010 vs Sony H50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H50 size comparison

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

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Sony H50
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6010
Travel photography with Sony H50
61
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
flash built-in
very long reach (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (547g)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography factors
Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
34
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging features
Sony H50 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (547g)
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony H50
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-17 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-50C NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $80