Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX50V
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX50V 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Older Model is Sony HX30V
Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX50V Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6010 and Sony HX50V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 6010 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the HX50V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 6010 matches up against the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony HX50V
6010 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus 6010
HX50V | 6010 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | July 2009 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony HX50V
6010 | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 features outer 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) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 6010 and Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 6010 vs the HX50V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and HX50V.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to provide you with more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 6010 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Also called | mju Tough 6010 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-07-17 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179g (0.39 lb) | 272g (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
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 life | - | 400 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50C | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $0 | $439 |