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Olympus 6010 vs Sony H70

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6010
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 6010 and Sony H70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was revealed 17 months earlier than the H70 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 6010 scores versus the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony H70

 6010 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus 6010

 H70 6010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony H70

 6010 H70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 provides 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 H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6010 and Sony H70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 6010 compared to the H70.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and H70.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H70 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Sony H70
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography information
Sony H70 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography info
Sony H70 Landscape photography info
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony H70
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Alternative name mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $199