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Olympus 6010 vs Sony QX30

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Olympus 6010 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 6010 and Sony QX30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was launched 6 years prior to the QX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 6010 scores against the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony QX30

 6010 QX30 
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Olympus 6010

 QX30 6010 
LaunchedSeptember 2014July 2009Newer by 62 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony QX30

 6010 QX30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 6010 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6010 and Sony QX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 6010 versus the QX30.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and QX30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and QX30.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony QX30 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX30 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Sony QX30
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography info
Sony QX30 Travel photography info
61
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography factors
Sony QX30 Landscape photography factors
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging info
Sony QX30 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony QX30
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Also referred to as mju Tough 6010 -
Type Waterproof Lens-style
Announced 2009-07-17 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch -
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes - None
External flash
AE 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, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 life - 200 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50C NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $348