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Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6010
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Successor is Sony HX200V
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus 6010 versus Sony HX100V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was launched 3 years prior to the HX100V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the 6010 scores vs the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony HX100V

 6010 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus 6010

 HX100V 6010 
AnnouncedOctober 2011July 2009More modern by 27 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony HX100V

 6010 HX100V 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6010 versus Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6010 vs the HX100V.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and HX100V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and HX100V.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX100V to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography information
Sony HX100V Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography info
Sony HX100V Travel photography info
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (577g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography details
Sony HX100V Landscape photography details
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging info
Sony HX100V Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
25
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (577g)
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony HX100V
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Other name mju Tough 6010 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-17 2011-10-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 577g (1.27 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $429