Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX100V

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.