Olympus 6010 vs Sony H55
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
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Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 6010 and Sony H55, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 6010 was revealed 11 months before the H55 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 6010 scores against the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony H55
| 6010 | H55 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus 6010
| H55 | 6010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony H55
| 6010 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6010 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 6010 compared to the H55.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 6010 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and H55.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H55 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Also Known as | mju Tough 6010 | - |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-07-17 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | LI-50C | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $235 |