Olympus 6010 vs Sony S980

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus 6010 and Sony S980, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was introduced 5 months later than the S980 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 6010 scores vs the S980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 enjoys 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) while the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 6010 versus the S980.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and S980.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.