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Olympus 6010 vs Sony S980

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 6010 vs Sony S980 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6010
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony S980 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony S980

 6010 S980 

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Olympus 6010

 S980 6010 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony S980

 6010 S980 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6010 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Olympus 6010 and Sony S980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony S980 size comparison

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

Olympus 6010 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S980 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Sony S980 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography highlights
Sony S980 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography information
Sony S980 Travel photography information
61
weather proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S980 as a Landscape photography camera
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging info
Sony S980 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony S980
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Also called mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-17 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $300