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Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6010
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX90V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was introduced 6 years before the HX90V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the 6010 scores vs the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony HX90V

 6010 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Olympus 6010

 HX90V 6010 
AnnouncedApril 2015July 2009More modern by 69 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony HX90V

 6010 HX90V 
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 6010 vs the HX90V.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and HX90V.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Sony HX90V
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography advice
Sony HX90V Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography information
Sony HX90V Travel photography information
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery pack (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
75
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony HX90V
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Also referred to as mju Tough 6010 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-17 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 360 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50C NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $440